Ringing in ears cause brain to stay more at attention
Using functional MRI to look for patterns across brain function and structure, the study found that tinnitus was in the hearers' heads -- in a region of the brain called the precuneus.
Aug 27, 2017, 17:06 PM IST
Want to reverse signs of ageing? Put your dancing shoes on!
It also helps increase balance as well as improve sensorimotor, visual and vestibular information – the three involved sensory systems.
Aug 26, 2017, 16:18 PM IST
Women have more active brains than men: Study
A total of 128 brain regions were analysed for subjects at baseline and while performing a concentration task.
Aug 08, 2017, 20:26 PM IST
Love playing action video games? Your brain health is at risk
Previous studies have shown that hippocampus depletion puts a person at risk of developing brain illnesses and diseases ranging from depression to schizophrenia, Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Alzheimer's disease.
Aug 08, 2017, 19:35 PM IST
People living illegally in a country face higher risk of mental distress
DREAMers is a term used for immigrants, who were brought to the United States illegally by their parents when they were minors and have lived here ever since.
Jul 28, 2017, 13:36 PM IST
Medical miracle! US doctors successfully reverse brain damage in unresponsive drowned toddler
In what can only be termed a medical miracle, the doctors successfully reversed the damage that the drowning had caused in her brain.
Jul 23, 2017, 17:54 PM IST
Depression may change brain structure
According to study, white matter, which enables brain to communicate, is reduced in people who suffer from the blues.
Jul 22, 2017, 17:19 PM IST
38-year-old brain dead man's organs save four lives
The man had suffered injuries due to a fall while he was going about his daily routine.
Jul 20, 2017, 16:42 PM IST
Love to solve crossword puzzles? You're doing yourself a huge favour! - Know how
The study, one of the largest of its kind, used tests from the online cognitive test systems to assess core aspects of brain function.
Jul 17, 2017, 22:35 PM IST
Stressful life experiences can cause brain to age 'by years', claims study!
Researchers from Wisconsin University in the US also found that African American experienced 60 percent more stressful events than white people during their lifetimes.
Jul 17, 2017, 21:33 PM IST
Yoga may protect against memory decline, says study
Scientists in Brazil imaged elderly female yoga practitioners' brains and found they have greater cortical thickness in the left prefrontal cortex, in brain areas associated with cognitive functions like attention and memory.
Jul 14, 2017, 14:13 PM IST
Why ice creams give you 'brain freeze' decoded
The SPG is a very important bundle of nerves, and although it is the source of brain freeze, this group of nerves is also the cause of other types of headaches, researchers said.
Jul 09, 2017, 17:22 PM IST
'Brain training' app may improve memory
Cognitive training has shown some benefits, such as speed of attentional processing, for patients with aMCI, but training packages are typically repetitive and boring, affecting patients' motivation.
Jul 03, 2017, 13:58 PM IST
Let your kids play video games, it will help boost their attention!
Playing video games also increased the size and efficiency of brain regions related to visuospatial skills.
Jun 26, 2017, 19:49 PM IST
WARNING: Keep your smartphones where you can't see them! - This is why
As per the study, this can reduce your ability to focus and perform tasks because part of the brain is actively working to not pick up or use the phone.
Jun 24, 2017, 15:55 PM IST
Scientists give clue on how to block bad memories
Brains create long-term memories by increasing the strength of connections between neurons and maintaining those connections over time.
Jun 23, 2017, 18:18 PM IST
New treatments for brain damage in the offing
The study suggests that rather than a single circuit being responsible for memory enhancement there are distinct independent circuits each capable of supporting the same enhancement.
May 16, 2017, 21:24 PM IST
Scientists create new brain cells from human skin
The study, led by researchers at University of California, Irvine (UCI) in the US, used a genetic process to reprogramme these cells into a pluripotent state capable of developing into any type of cell or tissue of the body.
Apr 26, 2017, 18:49 PM IST
Study suggests regular, moderate exercise for those over 50 years to 'keep the mind sharp'
In this analysis of previous studies, researchers from the University of Canberra looked at the effects of at least four weeks of structured physical exercise on the brain function of adults.
Apr 25, 2017, 22:20 PM IST
Chocoholics, take note! Dark chocolate may protect your brain from ageing
The findings may help explain the beneficial effects on memory seen in people who consume dark chocolate, researchers said.
Apr 23, 2017, 18:02 PM IST