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As your youth fades further into the past, you may start to fear growing older. But research my colleague and I have recently published in the journal Intelligence shows there’s also very good reason to be excited: for many of us, overall psychological functioning actually peaks between ages 55 and 60. And knowing this highlights why people in this age …

Long-term ayahuasca use linked to distinct emotional brain activity and higher resilience  PsyPost Source link

Summary: A new study reveals that the human brain synchronizes more accurately with rhythm when listening to music than when feeling it through touch. When people tap along to sound, slow rhythmic brain waves align with the perceived beat, helping maintain steady timing. However, with rhythmic vibration, the brain responds to each pulse individually, failing to generate the same beat-like …

Summary: New research reveals that chemotherapy may cause “chemo brain” by damaging the brain’s lymphatic system — the network responsible for clearing waste and supporting immune function. Using mouse models and human-engineered tissues, scientists found that common drugs like docetaxel shrink lymphatic vessels and impair drainage, leading to memory deficits and cognitive decline. The findings suggest that reduced lymphatic flow …

Neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s disease occur when neurons gradually deteriorate and die. This progressive loss of brain cells leads to severe symptoms including memory decline, cognitive impairment, and difficulty with movement. Over time, these conditions can greatly diminish quality of life and often leave patients dependent on continuous care. Current medications can help ease symptoms but …

For Stephen Greene, an attorney and father of two, the first symptoms of a brain tumor were subtle — and not obviously linked. He first noticed a tingling on the right side of his tongue and a slight loss of hearing in his right ear during the spring of 2024, when he was 44 years old. “I thought maybe I had …

Amid Kirsten Storms‘ hiatus from General Hospital, which began over the summer when she moved from Los Angeles to Nashville, she’s sharing a new health update with fans. Storms had brain surgery to remove “a very large cyst that had split into two” in 2021 and received some unexpected news during a visit to her doctor this past January. In a …

This happens in your brain when you change your mind, according to neuroscience  PsyPost Source link

Credit: ZME Science/Midjourney. We tend to think of memory as exclusively the brain’s domain, but new research suggests that this view may be far too narrow. A study from New York University shows that some ordinary human cells outside of the brain can also learn and store information. When exposed to signals that mimic the rhythms of learning, these cells …

Keeping your brain sharp is key to overall health and preventing dementia. Science highlights exercise as a powerful tool. Aerobic activities boost oxygen flow and nurture brain cells, while weight training improves memory and brain structure. Even light exercises like walking can significantly slow cognitive decline, offering a cost-effective path to a healthier mind. Keeping the brain young and thriving …