Scientists reveal exactly how screen time affects children's brains
The pandemic and the lockdowns caused a prominent rise in reliance on digital devices, the study author told Newsweek.
Neuroscientists may have discovered where in the brain we get hangry
"Hunger can alter how we learn, and change how we interact with the cues and events around us," a neuroscientist told Newsweek.
Toxicologists warn of brain-damaging dust at Great Salt Lake
The chronic neurotoxin known as BMAA has been linked to neurodegenerative illnesses, such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
Neurologists discover brain area shrinking is linked to memory loss
"These results emphasize that dementia is a complex condition with many underlying causes," Bernard Hanseeuw said.
Hope for Alzheimer's as neuroscientists engineer memory-boosting protein
Study author Cristian Ripoli said that the discovery could "revolutionize research and therapy in the field of neurology."
Scientists warn of parents' soaring melatonin use
"In 2022, we started noticing a lot of parents telling us that their healthy child was regularly taking melatonin," sleep researcher Lauren Hartstein said.
Neuroscientists discover new link in sleep disruption and memory
Scientists have found that a chronic lack of sleep can lead to poor performance when learning new tasks.
Neuroscientists discover women and men handle sleep deprivation differently
Male and female rodents have been discovered to handle the effects of sleep deprivation differently, possibly due to differing hormones.
Magic mushrooms treat range of disorders, scientists find
A new psychedelics study shows that magic mushrooms may be able to treat some psychiatric disorders.
Neuroscientists reveal novel ways to tackle your fears
"[These] experiences can reduce acrophobia, racial prejudice, and mental barriers in mathematical problem-solving," Masahiko Haruno told Newsweek.
Lost childhood memories can be restored using light, scientists discover
"The first results were very surprising," study author Tomas Ryan told Newsweek.
Brain scans reveal exactly why certain things go viral online
"Our study finds a way to extract brain signals that would predict how much information gets shared," neuroscientists from the University of Pennsylvania told Newsweek.
Brain implant translates thoughts into words faster than ever
"We were surprised at how good the results were," Gregory Cogan, one of the project's lead researchers, told Newsweek.
Neuroscientists reveal the snacks they eat to boost memory
"There are a number of foods that are known for their ability to support brain function," Carol Cheatham told Newsweek.
Just one night without sleep can "rewire" our brains for days
Scientists found a sleepless night can increase dopamine levels, triggering a response similar to antidepressants effect on the body.
Scientists make breakthrough in detecting early Alzheimer's
"The disease starts to develop 20 years before the onset of symptoms, so it's important to detect it early," Per Nilsson said.
Breakthrough immune cell transformation restores brain function post stroke
"If this technology can be used to generate new neurons in a patient's brain, lost neurological function can be restored," Taito Matsuda told Newsweek.
What happens to your brain during your period
"In general, the female brain is still massively understudied in cognitive neuroscience," researcher Julia Sacher said.
Are you a slow caffeine metabolizer? It could be disrupting your sleep
Slow caffeine metabolizers could clear caffeine from their system about four times slower than other people.
Neuroscientists make "unexpected" discovery over cause of childhood autism
The researchers hope their findings will open the door to new treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders in young children.
How pregnancy changes your brain—permanently
"Intriguingly, these changes are long-lasting, and pregnancy seems to permanently remodel the brain," Johannes Kohl told Newsweek.
Neuroscientist's daily routine to improve short-term memory
Alexander Easton reveals memory hack for everyday activities, like where you last put your keys.
Neuroscientists' long-term memory discovery might help dementia research
"We now have a firmer understanding of the cellular mechanisms that allow memories to be both formed and stored," Professor Cristina Alberini said.
Scientist reveals essential activity that boosts child's brain development
"It's tempting to think formal education is the main driver when it comes to achievement in later life, but that is simply not true," Jacqueline Harding said.
How your afternoon naps can affect your lifespan
While napping can be beneficial to your health, it can also be harmful if not done right—the key is knowing just how long to nap for.
Oxford neuroscientist shares secrets to better sleep and memory
"The role of good sleep for cognitive fitness cannot be overstated," Bernhard Staresina told Newsweek.
MIT neuroscientist shares exercise they do to improve memory
"Memory is something that can be trained using neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to be malleable throughout life," Dr. Tara Swart Bieber told Newsweek.
Scientists identify link between sitting and dementia
Both a sedentary lifestyle and shorter white blood cell telomeres may be linked to greater risk of developing dementia, researchers have found.
Concussion early in life causes cognitive decline decades later
The study compared pairs of twins where one twin had experienced a traumatic head injury to see how this could affect cognition later in life.
Breakthrough brain cell discovery shocks neuroscientists
This discovery has resolved a decades-old controversy and promises to revolutionize the field of neuroscience.