Consciousness: how the brain chemical 'dopamine' plays a key role – new research

Drugs which act through the brain chemical dopamine may one day help restore consciousness in people who have lost it.

Lennart Spindler, PhD Candidate of Neuroscience, University of Cambridge • conversation
Aug. 4, 2021 • ~7 min

Unwanted weight gain or weight loss during the pandemic? Blame your stress hormones

It's been a stressful year, and for 61% of US adults, a year of unwanted weight change too. This isn't surprising, as stress, eating and motivation are all linked through hormones in the brain.

Lina Begdache, Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Binghamton University, State University of New York • conversation
April 2, 2021 • ~6 min

Lockdown and tech overload – how to escape your screens

Excessive screen use has been linked to addictive behaviours, changes in mood, increased stress and difficulty sleeping - here's how to take a break.

Charmele Ayadurai, Teaching Fellow, Durham University • conversation
May 27, 2020 • ~6 min

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