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People on the far-right and far-left exhibit strikingly similar brain responses  PsyPost Source link

What happened: So, Google’s decided your car could use a smarter travel buddy. They’re giving Google Maps a major brain upgrade by plugging in their Gemini AI. Spotted in Android Authority’s deep dive into beta version 25.41.03.815390258, Gemini now pops up when you tap the microphone icon in navigation. A few eagle-eyed people noticed that in a new test version, …

Scientists think they’ve finally cracked the mystery of long COVID brain fog  Toronto Star Scientists finally reveal what’s behind long COVID’s mysterious brain fog  ScienceDaily Brainstem damage found to be behind long-lasting effects of severe Covid-19  News-Medical PET Imaging Study Links Synaptic Changes to Long COVID Cognitive Impairment  European Medical Journal New research sheds light on why brain fog is a common symptom of …

Summary: Rats that lived in social groups throughout their lives retained youthful memory and mental flexibility well into old age, according to new research. Even with equal physical stimulation, only socially connected rats performed as well as younger ones on complex memory tests, while isolated rats showed significant decline. Brain imaging revealed stronger hippocampal activity and more balanced decision-making circuits …

Summary: Scientists have discovered a group of brain cells in the orbitofrontal cortex that become more active when outcomes are uncertain, revealing how the brain adapts and learns from unpredictable situations. These neurons—found in both rats and humans—help balance flexibility and precision in decision-making, particularly when rewards are inconsistent. When these cells were inactivated in rats, learning performance declined, suggesting …

Pain may be unpleasant, but in most cases it plays a vital, even lifesaving, role. Short bursts of pain act as warning signals that protect us from harm. When you touch a hot pan, stub your toe, or bump your head, your nervous system instantly delivers an “Ow!” that prompts you to pull back before more damage occurs. The pain …

A large, new study tracked older adults who had received the shingles vaccination and received promising results. The scientists report that those who received a shingles vaccine shot were at a definitive health advantage over the control group. They were less likely to receive a new dementia diagnosis during the next seven years. The analysis made use of a policy …

All products featured on Self are independently selected by Self editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. Collage: Self; Source Image: Jeffrey Coolidge/Getty Images It’s easy to dismiss just-because hobbies like painting or poetry as silly little things you do to busy your hands or find a brief escape from …

Poor Sleep Tied to Accelerated Brain Aging  Medscape Brain health: Poor sleep linked to faster brain aging  Medical News Today Poor sleep may make your brain age faster – new study  The Conversation Poor sleep speeds brain aging and may raise dementia risk  ScienceDaily Bad Sleep Makes Your Brain Age Faster, Study Finds  SciTechDaily Source link

Brain health: 10 simple steps you should take to improve brain function  Times of India Want to slow aging in your brain? A new study finds lifestyle changes could be key to keeping brain young  KHOU I’m a neuroscientist. Here’s how to maintain good cognitive health at any age  The Independent New research shows how easy (and cheap) it is to get your …