Cognitive decline due to ageing can be reversed in mice – here's what the new study means for humans
Anti-inflammatory drugs may be able to reverse cognitive decline in the future.
Jan. 21, 2021 • ~6 min
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'Male' vs 'female' brains: having a mix of both is common and offers big advantages – new research
While there are small differences between male and female brains, most of us have a mix of both.
Jan. 20, 2021 • ~8 min
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Synced brains: how to bond with your kids – according to neuroscience
The brain activity of a parent and child can become synchronised during play and problem solving.
Jan. 15, 2021 • ~7 min
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Air pollution may contribute to Alzheimer’s and dementia risk – here's what we're learning from brain scans
The tiny air pollutants known as PM2.5, emitted by vehicles, factories and power plants, aren’t just a hazard for lungs. A study finds more brain shrinkage in older women exposed to pollution.
Jan. 5, 2021 • ~7 min
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Six ways to 'reboot your brain' after a hard year of COVID-19 – according to science
The brain is surprisingly changeable.
Dec. 31, 2020 • ~8 min
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Laughing is good for your mind and your body – here's what the research shows
Whether in the form of a discreet titter or a full-on roar, laughter comes with many benefits for physical and mental health.
Nov. 23, 2020 • ~8 min
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Why our obsession with happy endings can lead to bad decisions
Shakespeare was wrong when he wrote 'all's well that ends well'.
Nov. 2, 2020 • ~7 min
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Your dog's nose knows no bounds – and neither does its love for you
Dogs process the sensory world very differently than humans, but love in a way that is entirely familiar.
Oct. 26, 2020 • ~6 min
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How does being bilingual affect your brain? It depends on how you use language
Why the benefits of bilingualism aren't consistent.
Oct. 6, 2020 • ~6 min
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The neural cruelty of captivity: Keeping large mammals in zoos and aquariums damages their brains
Life in captivity causes observable harm to the structure and function of large mammals' brains.
Sept. 24, 2020 • ~10 min
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