Posts Tagged ‘placebo’
On “ethical placebos,” Medicine, and Mind/ Body interactions: A book review
When I was 10 years old, I hated doing the dishes. In an attempt to talk my parents out of making me do this hated chore, I pretended to be ill by hanging my head, sighing, sniffling, and walking lethargically to my bedroom, all to no avail—I still had to do those dishes. But, the…
Read MoreOne size does not fit all: Does the brain ‘remember’ antidepressants?
Study offers more proof for the power of placebo, say UCLA researchers (UCLA press release): — “While the relationship between prior treatment and the brain’s response to subsequent treatment is unknown, a new study by UCLA researchers suggests that how the brain responds to antidepressant medication may be influenced by its remembering of past antidepressant…
Read MoreUpdate: Can Brain Science Enhance Living?
Sponsored Ad (How to Advertise on SharpBrains.com) Time for our monthly eNewsletter tracking recent news and developments on how the neuroscience of cognition and emotions can inform education and health across the lifespan. Let us try to be as concise as possible, so you can spend as much time as possible connecting with your Loved Ones instead of…
Read MoreTranscript: Dr. Gary Small on Enhancing Memory and the Brain
Below you can find the full transcript of our engaging Q&A session today on memory, memory techniques and brain-healthy lifestyles with Dr. Gary Small, Director of UCLA’s Memory Clinic and Center on Aging, and author of The Memory Bible. You can learn more about his book Here, and learn more about upcoming Brain Fitness Q&A Sessions Here. Perhaps…
Read MoreEncephalon #61: Brain & Mind Reading for the Holidays
Welcome to the 61st edition of Encephalon, the blog carnival that offers some of the best neuroscience and psychology blog posts every other week. We do have an excellent set of articles today. covering much ground. Enjoy the reading: — Neuroscience and Society Neuroanthropology, by Greg Downey The Flynn Effect: Troubles with Intelligence Average IQ test…
Read MoreMind Hacks and the Placebo Effect
In the ETech panel a few days ago, we discussed some futuristic and some emerging ways in which we can “hack our minds”, mostly from a technology point of view. Neither myself nor the other panelists thought of suggesting the most obvious and inexpensive method, proven in thousands of research studies. The secret compound?: Belief. Also…
Read More