Brain
What happened to the brains of people who ate an avocado every day for half a year?
Avocados are considered one of the healthiest foods, but when researchers examined whether eating them daily improves brain function, the results managed to surprise even them.
Former soccer players show brain changes but no cognitive decline, researchers find
A new Israeli technology used at Rambam Hospital helped free a man from dependence on painkillers
The impact of exposure to pesticides on fetal brain development
Nature paper ties SuperAgers to elevated hippocampal neurogenesis
"This is biological proof that their brains are more plastic, and a real discovery that shows that neurogenesis of young neurons in the hippocampus may be a contributing factor," said Tamar Gefen.
A new study found: “Pink noise” may disrupt your sleep quality
A new study indicates that “pink noise,” used to improve sleep, may impair vital stages. The researchers warn of a possible effect on brain activity, especially among children.
Dr. Ya’akov Chernes on memory, trauma, and the brain’s role in shaping experiences - interview
Expert tells ‘Post’ why brain remembers pain and why it must forget
Want to keep a 60-year-old brain even after age 80? An expert explains how to do it
What is cognitive reserve and how does it allow the brain to continue functioning even in the face of age-related changes? A geriatric expert explains.
Noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation offers new hope for PTSD patients
A Tel Aviv University study suggests noninvasive brain stimulation may reduce intrusive memories in people with PTSD.
Neural 'on/off' switch discovery may shed light on sex differences in social behavior
What makes this neural cluster unusual is its binary activity pattern: it is consistently active in females but largely inactive in males, only turning on during major social or reproductive events.
How not to care online: Survival guide for staying human
Your nervous system is under siege, and the people creating that content are counting on exactly this reaction.
'Zombie' cells may cause common form of epilepsy - study
The researchers found that clearing away damaged but undying brain cells (known as zombie cells) in mouse models of epilepsy reduced the number of seizures and improved the rodents’ memory.
Scientists find proof of brain activity measurably boosting vaccine response
The study suggests that activating the brain’s reward system before vaccination can enhance antibody production.
New study: Five simple steps that keep the brain younger
These are the small lifestyle changes that may keep the brain about eight years younger — and over time as well.
