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science
Ketamine’s rapid antidepressant effects traced to overlooked brain cells
A new study has uncovered a surprising player in ketamine’s rapid antidepressant effects: astrocytes, the star-shaped support cells of the brain. By...
psypost.org
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nature
Genets: meet the strikingly beautiful, yet incredibly elusive cat-like creatures that roam Africa - and bizarrely Europe
Handsome yet overlooked, the genet is one of the world's most mysterious carnivores. David Lindo takes a look at this mysterious cat-like creature The...
discoverwildlife.com
- 30+ days ago
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lifestyle
Amazon Prime Day is over, but this *egg-cellent* rapid egg cooker is still on sale — shoppers say it's 'life-changing'
We've found your new favourite kitchen gadget. Amazon Prime Day is over — but there are still hundreds of deals to shop. If you're looking for...
yahoo.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
What Ozempic Really Does to Your Brain
Weight loss drugs might affect everything from food noise to Alzheimer's. IF YOU TAKE a GLP-1 agonist like Ozempic or Zepbound, you can see changes...
menshealth.com
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auto
Amazon’s game-changing AI model just dropped
Amazon has unveiled a new artificial intelligence model. This announcement comes as the global AI market continues to expand rapidly, with companies...
rollingout.com
- 30+ days ago
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learning / science / fitness
”I’m a neuroscientist and this is what I do to boost my brain health“
Dr Barbara Sahakian, an expert in brain health from the University of Cambridge, on how she keeps her mind sharp. Your mental acuity is as...
goodhousekeeping.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
States sue TikTok over app's effects on kids' mental health
A bipartisan group of more than a dozen state attorneys general is filing lawsuits Tuesday against social media giant TikTok, with one complaint...
cnbc.com
- 30+ days ago
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nature
These brain cells could influence how fast you eat — and when you stop
Scientists found the cells in mice — and say they could lead to a better understanding of human appetite. Carissa Wong Brain cells that control how...
nature.com
- 30+ days ago
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fashion / technology
3 Overlooked Triggers That May Slash Your Social Security Checks
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auto
Forensics tool ‘reanimates’ the ‘brains’ of AIs that fail in order to understand what went wrong
From drones delivering medical supplies to digital assistants performing everyday tasks, AI-powered systems are becoming increasingly embedded in...
theconversation.com
- 30+ days ago
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nutrition / science
Creatine shows promise for treating depression
A daily dose of creatine alongside talking therapy seems to ease depression, with minimal side effects. Creatine is a compound that is naturally...
newscientist.com
- 30+ days ago
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learning
The Modern World Is Hurting Your Brain. This Doctor Says There Are 4 Ways to Fix It.
You don't have to live with feeling "meh" or worse. I’ve been practicing psychiatry for more than 20 years, and I can’t help but...
menshealth.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
The 15 Best Foods for Brain Health, According to Dietitians
Plus, foods that may be working against your cognition-boosting efforts. As we age, ensuring we’re doing everything in our power to combat cognitive...
prevention.com
- 30+ days ago
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entrepreneurship
Neurosurgeon transforming brain tumour treatment path for Kingston patients
A Kingston neurosurgeon has helped brain tumour patients receive treatment more quickly and with better communication, thanks to her background in...
thewhig.com
- 30+ days ago
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food & drink
Regularly Eating Breakfast Could Shield You Against Age-Related Brain Changes, Study Finds
Missing your morning meals may not be so great for your brain. Breakfast has been hailed as the most important meal of the day for...
foodandwine.com
- 30+ days ago
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cool stuff
28,000-Year-Old Woolly Mammoth Cells Show Biological Signs Of Life
The 28,000-year-old woolly mammoth was dug out of Siberian permafrost in 2011. Now scientists have found that its DNA is partially intact.The post...
allthatsinteresting.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Taking a sleep aid at night may prevent your brain from ‘cleaning’ itself while you’re out, new study finds
You’re being brainwashed — and it’s good for you! Danish scientists say they have gleaned new insight into our glymphatic system, which flushes out...
nypost.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Brain Shrinking After 30: Myth or Reality?
Our brains shrink as we age, but it is not always a cause for cognitive decline. Mark Twain said, “Age is an issue of mind...
psychologytoday.com
- 30+ days ago
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self improvement
8 Great Habits You Can Instantly Start On - Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement
I’ve been reading up on a lot of passionate people who talk about how they get into “the zone” or experience a certain “high”...
pickthebrain.com
- 30+ days ago
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space / innovation
Steve Jobs thought devices would become ‘a bicycle for the mind’—but their effect on our brains is similar to that of smoking and junk food
It’s been 33 years since Steve Jobs talked about the personal computer becoming a bicycle for the mind. In those years, the advent of the...
fortune.com
- 30+ days ago
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beauty
The fine control of cell mechanics: Gamma-actin protein may play crucial role in cell membrane stiffness and hearing
Our skin and mucous membranes are protected by epithelial cells. This barrier tissue performs its function thanks to specialized structures called...
phys.org
- 30+ days ago
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health
Scientists make concerning discovery while studying autopsied brains: 'We need to start thinking about this as a real public health concern'
Recent autopsies revealed that there may be a sneaky way that microplastics are entering our brains — via our sense of smell.What's happening?A team...
thecooldown.com
- 30+ days ago
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architecture
Guest essay: Healthy Buildings Ordinance a no-brainer - Evanston RoundTable
After global carbon emissions hit an all- time high in 2024, Evanston is poised to adopt a bold new policy that would halve our community emissions...
evanstonroundtable.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Sleep apnea impacts brain in ways that may affect cognitive function
Researchers estimate that about 936 million adults globally have sleep apnea — a condition where a person stops breathing when asleep, disrupting...
medicalnewstoday.com
- 30+ days ago
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fitness
What happens to your body and brain during a runner’s high?
Those who experience the runner’s high will know that familiar euphoric or blissful post-run feeling. For many of us, it’s a motivator that...
themanual.com
- 30+ days ago
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books
Rich Benjamin reflects on a family fractured by a military coup in 'Talk to Me'
Benjamin's grandfather, a labor leader, was appointed president of Haiti in '57, but was overthrown after 19 days in office. He talks about his family's resilience...
npr.org
- 30+ days ago
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