Geekoo20h ago

Your conscious mind might not be where you think. New global research rewrites the map of awareness in the brain. #Neuroscience #Consciousness #BrainScience

https://geekoo.news/consciousness-unveiled-sensory-regions-take-center-stage/

Consciousness Unveiled: Sensory Regions Take Center Stage | Geekoo

A sweeping international study published in *Nature* reveals that consciousness may stem not from the brain's frontal cortex, but from its sensory processing centers — a finding that reshapes how we understand awareness and could revolutionize care for non-responsive patients.

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Dana Foundation2d ago

Attend a Congressional Briefing highlighting key accomplishments, research priorities, and real-world applications that are transforming our understanding of brain function and addiction science for Americans.

đź“… May 7, 2025 at 2:30 pm ET

đź“Ť The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, DC

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoP9Q6SxC3kQLSG5FPyNAwR5HnUdSM39hgdbiD99PPzWc3rw/viewform

#neurosociety #addiction #brainresearch #neuroscience #brainscience #policy

RSVP for Congressional Neuroscience Caucus Briefing: Advancing Neuroscience for Americans - Breakthroughs in Addiction Research Enabled by the NIH BRAIN Initiative

Event Timing: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 2:30-4:00pm ET Event Address: Congressional Meeting Room 268 - Capitol Visitors Center Snacks and refreshments will be provided

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CITO Greenhouse2d ago

Building Better Habits: Understanding Brain Networks to Live More Balanced Lives

#BrainScience #Habits #Neuroscience #BehavioralScience #RewardSystem #Neuroplasticity #BrainHealth #MentalWellness #AddictionRecovery #SelfImprovement #Mindfulness

https://youtube.com/shorts/p9OEf4X1Ako?feature=share

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CITO Greenhouse5d ago

The Amazing Role of Serotonin: Mood, Sleep, Immunity & More!

#Serotonin #Neurotransmitter #MoodRegulation #SleepCycle #ImmuneHealth #Biochemistry #Tryptophan #MentalHealth #HealthAndWellness #BrainScience

https://youtube.com/shorts/U6KnyikNHU4?feature=share

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readbeanicecreamApr 21

A 20-minute game of Tetris reduced traumatic memories in pandemic frontline workers

https://www.psypost.org/a-20-minute-game-of-tetris-reduced-traumatic-memories-in-pandemic-frontline-workers/

#health #healthcare #mentalhealth #ptsd #pandemic #videogames #gaming #tetris #COVID19 #psychology #neuroscience #cognitivescience #brainscience #brain

A 20-minute game of Tetris reduced traumatic memories in pandemic frontline workers

A simple video game task eased trauma-related symptoms in healthcare workers, offering a potential tool for frontline mental health support.

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HeckNewsApr 20

Your political beliefs might be literally hardwired in your brain. New research shows surprising physical differences in authoritarian thinkers' neural architecture.

#neuropolitics #brainscience

https://hecknews.com/authoritarian-brain-structure-political-ideology-neuroscience/

Your Brain on Authoritarianism: Politics Literally Rewires Neural Hardware

Authoritarian brain structure differs measurably from that of more democratic-minded individuals, according to emerging neuroscience that’s causing ripples far beyond academic circles.

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readbeanicecreamApr 17

Viewing Art Boosts Wellbeing

https://neurosciencenews.com/art-eudemonic-wellbeing-28658/

#health #healthcare #mentalhealth #psychology #neuroscience #cognitivescience #brainscience #wellbeing #art #museums

Viewing Art Boosts Wellbeing - Neuroscience News

Neuroscience News provides research news for neuroscience, neurology, psychology, AI, brain science, mental health, robotics and cognitive sciences.

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GeekooApr 5

New research uncovers brain neurons that independently control hunger and thirst—explaining why cravings are so powerful. #BrainScience #Cravings #Neuroscience

https://geekoo.news/the-hidden-brain-switch-controlling-our-cravings/

The Hidden Brain Switch Controlling Our Cravings | Geekoo

A new study shows that hunger and thirst are controlled by distinct brain neurons—revealing why our cravings can feel so irresistible.

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SPQRApr 2
Using the health records of more than 280,000 older adults in Wales, researchers found those who received the shingles vaccine were 20 per cent less likely to develop dementia over the next seven years than those who did not receive the vaccine.
#science #vaccines #BrainScience #neurobiology #neuroscience #neurology #pathology #disease
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/shingles-vaccine-dementia-wales-1.7500368
Natural experiment suggests shingles vaccine may protect against dementia | CBC News

A new study out of Wales has found those who received the shingles vaccine were 20 per cent less likely to develop dementia over the next seven years than those who did not receive the vaccine.

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readbeanicecreamApr 2

Brain rot and the crisis of deep thought in the age of social media

https://www.psypost.org/brain-rot-and-the-crisis-of-deep-thought-in-the-age-of-social-media/

#health #psychology #neuroscience #cognitivescience #brainscience #brain #mind #mentalhealth #socialmedia #sociology #brainrot #digitaldrugs

Brain rot and the crisis of deep thought in the age of social media

As attention spans shrink, storytelling — and truth — may be the greatest casualties of digital culture.

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