Posts Tagged ‘human-brain’
Large neuroimaging study finds social isolation to be an early indicator of increased dementia risk
Why do we get a buzz from being in large groups at festivals, jubilees and other public events? According to the social brain hypothesis, it’s because the human brain specifically evolved to support social interactions. Studies have shown that belonging to a group can lead to improved wellbeing and increased satisfaction with life. Unfortunately though, many…
Read MoreOn brain folding and fitting 86 billion neurons inside our 1400 cc crania
The human brain has been called the most complex object in the known universe. And with good reason: It has around 86 billion neurons and several hundred thousand miles of axon fibers connecting them. Unsurprisingly, the process of brain folding that results in the brain’s characteristic bumps and grooves is also highly complex. Despite decades of…
Read MoreTo lower stress levels (ours and others’), practice cognitive reframing instead of venting
We all get upset from time to time—some of us more than others. Whether we’re sad about the loss of a loved one, angry at friends or family, or fearful about the state of the world, it often feels good to let it all out.
Read MoreCan COVID-19 coronavirus “invade” human brain tissue? (Quick answer: evidence so far is mixed)
Taking a Closer Look at COVID-19’s Effects on the Brain (NIH Director’s blog): While primarily a respiratory disease, COVID-19 can also lead to neurological problems. The first of these symptoms might be the loss of smell and taste, while some people also may later battle headaches, debilitating fatigue, and trouble thinking clearly, sometimes referred to as…
Read MoreUnderstanding Brain Health via Cosmological Health, and vice versa
Neuroscience Meets Astrophysics: Does the Human Brain Resemble the Universe? (SciTechDaily): In their paper published in Frontiers of Physics, Franco Vazza (astrophysicist at the University of Bologna) and Alberto Feletti (neurosurgeon at the University of Verona) investigated the similarities between two of the most challenging and complex systems in nature: the cosmic network of galaxies…
Read MoreExplore The State of Noninvasive Neurotechnology in 37 minutes and 1 image
? Heads-up: The recordings for the webinar on The State of Noninvasive Neurotechnology, held on May 19th, are already available on YouTube. Dr. Ricardo Gil-da-Costa (above) and Alvaro Fernandez (below) gave an excellent outlook on the brain tech industry, with a deep look into apps and wearables and the capabilities that human brain could achieve.…
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