Cannabis May Increase the Likelihood of Amotivational Syndrome

Timmen L. Cermak MD on December 2, 2022 in Healing from Addiction

Amotivational syndrome from frequent cannabis use has only recently been objectively measured. Understanding how cannabis blunts reward can help with recovery.

Amotivational syndrome from frequent cannabis use has only recently been objectively measured. Understanding how cannabis blunts reward can help with recovery.

3 Crucial Food Swaps That Can Boost Brain Health

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on December 2, 2022 in The Modern Brain

3 of the top food and beverage swaps to help supercharge your brain health.

3 of the top food and beverage swaps to help supercharge your brain health.

New Research Indicates Learning Can Take Place Without Neurons

Eric Haseltine Ph.D. on December 2, 2022 in Long Fuse, Big Bang

A game-changing study on associative learning in plants may spark further research on non-neuronal cognition.

A game-changing study on associative learning in plants may spark further research on non-neuronal cognition.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Unveils Brain-Computer Interface Plans

Cami Rosso on December 2, 2022 in The Future Brain

Elon Musk's Neuralink, a brain-computer interface startup, plans to commence human clinical trials roughly six months from now.

Elon Musk's Neuralink, a brain-computer interface startup, plans to commence human clinical trials roughly six months from now.

Why Do We Dream?

Paul Thagard Ph.D. on December 1, 2022 in Hot Thought

Dreams have been explained as divine communications, wish fulfillments, emotional regulations, or cognitive explorations. But dreams may just be neural byproducts.

Dreams have been explained as divine communications, wish fulfillments, emotional regulations, or cognitive explorations. But dreams may just be neural byproducts.

Do You Have Personal, Portable, Psychological Safety?

Michelle McQuaid Ph.D. on November 30, 2022 in From Functioning to Flourishing

Explore the three simple actions we can take to help ourselves and others feel safe in different situations and with different people at work.

Explore the three simple actions we can take to help ourselves and others feel safe in different situations and with different people at work.

Replace Bullying with Empathic Listening

Jennifer Fraser Ph.D. on November 30, 2022 in The Bullied Brain

When someone is speaking, how well do you listen? Follow four doable steps to become a more empathic listener.

When someone is speaking, how well do you listen? Follow four doable steps to become a more empathic listener.

The Evolution of Female Anatomy

Nigel Barber Ph.D. on November 30, 2022 in The Human Beast

With feminism on the rise, we should not be surprised that scientific research on the anatomy and physiology of the clitoris is catching up with research on the penis.

With feminism on the rise, we should not be surprised that scientific research on the anatomy and physiology of the clitoris is catching up with research on the penis.

Where Your Mind Meets Your Body

Pernille Bülow Ph.D. on November 28, 2022 in Your Brain on Body Dysmorphia

Do you dislike your body? Welcome to the club. How did we get here, what went wrong, and how do we integrate our bodies with our minds?

Do you dislike your body? Welcome to the club. How did we get here, what went wrong, and how do we integrate our bodies with our minds?

Brain Machine Interface Enables Mind-Controlled Wheelchairs

Cami Rosso on November 28, 2022 in The Future Brain

In a new study, paralyzed people drove wheelchairs with their thoughts in a realistic environment after training a brain-machine interface with artificial intelligence.

In a new study, paralyzed people drove wheelchairs with their thoughts in a realistic environment after training a brain-machine interface with artificial intelligence.

Creating a “Safe” and Connected Holiday Season

Kari Anderson DBH, LPC, CEDS-S on November 28, 2022 in Food, Body, Love

How do we make the holiday season more "safe" and connected? Here are three simple steps.

How do we make the holiday season more "safe" and connected? Here are three simple steps.

Alcohol Consumption and Changes in the Brain

Barbara Koltuska-Haskin, Ph.D. on November 28, 2022 in How My Brain Works

New research suggests that even a small amount of alcohol consumed daily can cause changes in the brain.

New research suggests that even a small amount of alcohol consumed daily can cause changes in the brain.

What Effect Does Gamma Brainwave Enhancement Have?

Shireen Jeejeebhoy on November 28, 2022 in Concussion Is Brain Injury

Gamma brainwave enhancement shows promise in treating Alzheimer's and resetting microglia in brain injury. This neurostimulation therapy needs more human study.

Gamma brainwave enhancement shows promise in treating Alzheimer's and resetting microglia in brain injury. This neurostimulation therapy needs more human study.

Brain Evidence About Suicide Attempts and Youth

Michele K. Lewis Ph.D. on November 25, 2022 in Cultural Neuroscience

What has recent research revealed as a link to lifetime suicide attempts among youth and young adults?

What has recent research revealed as a link to lifetime suicide attempts among youth and young adults?

How Do We Measure Risk-Taking in the Brain?

Adam Omary on November 25, 2022 in Natured Nurture

Bursting balloons offer insight into the neural substrates of risk and reward sensitivity.

Bursting balloons offer insight into the neural substrates of risk and reward sensitivity.

How Dance Can Relieve Stress and Help Us Heal From COVID-19

International Arts + Mind Lab on November 22, 2022 in The Art Effect

Could dancing help us manage and heal from a collective traumatic experience, like COVID-19? The benefits may improve our well-being.

Could dancing help us manage and heal from a collective traumatic experience, like COVID-19? The benefits may improve our well-being.

Are Your Leaders Burnt Out?

Michelle McQuaid Ph.D. on November 22, 2022 in From Functioning to Flourishing

Discover why 59.6% of leaders are reporting they feel burnt out, and the practical, evidence-based steps workplaces can take to address this challenge.

Discover why 59.6% of leaders are reporting they feel burnt out, and the practical, evidence-based steps workplaces can take to address this challenge.

Anxiety/Depression Meds May Not Work the Way We Thought

Eric Haseltine Ph.D. on November 21, 2022 in Long Fuse, Big Bang

Research demonstrating a link between inflammation and both depression and anxiety is rapidly mounting, suggesting promise for a whole new class of treatments.

Research demonstrating a link between inflammation and both depression and anxiety is rapidly mounting, suggesting promise for a whole new class of treatments.

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes: A Boomer Gaming in VR

Ben Bernstein Ph.D. on November 19, 2022 in Be Your Best

What happens when a boomer puts on a VR headset?

What happens when a boomer puts on a VR headset?

Brain-Computer Interface Predicts Patient’s Thoughts

Cami Rosso on November 18, 2022 in The Future Brain

Caltech's brain machine interface (BMI) or brain-computer interface (BCI) can predict a person’s internal monologue with a high degree of accuracy.

Caltech's brain machine interface (BMI) or brain-computer interface (BCI) can predict a person’s internal monologue with a high degree of accuracy.

How to Grocery Shop for Better Brain Health

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on November 18, 2022 in The Modern Brain

Want a better brain? Here are 3 keys to keep in mind when grocery shopping.

Want a better brain? Here are 3 keys to keep in mind when grocery shopping.

One Reason Kids Learn Faster Than Adults

Christopher Bergland on November 17, 2022 in The Athlete's Way

Why do kids learn quickly? Neuroimaging research shows us how children's brains work differently than adults' brains during the learning process.

Why do kids learn quickly? Neuroimaging research shows us how children's brains work differently than adults' brains during the learning process.

Neuroimaging Reveals How Animals Activate the Human Brain

Jeffrey N Pickens Ph.D. on November 16, 2022 in Psychology Through Technology

Interacting with a live pet, but not a stuffed animal, activates the brain's prefrontal cortex, a biomarker of our positive response to pets.

Interacting with a live pet, but not a stuffed animal, activates the brain's prefrontal cortex, a biomarker of our positive response to pets.

Can Fathers Be Maternal?

Christine B. L. Adams M.D. on November 15, 2022 in Living on Automatic

Can fathers nurture children as well as or better than mothers? How much does a parent's gender determine good or poor parenting?

Can fathers nurture children as well as or better than mothers? How much does a parent's gender determine good or poor parenting?

New Riveting Reports on Neuroscience, Dyslexia, and Reading

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on November 15, 2022 in Raising Readers, Writers, and Spellers

Reading theory and practice are coming together to help children both with and without dyslexia become better readers, writers, and spellers. There’s a call for change.

Reading theory and practice are coming together to help children both with and without dyslexia become better readers, writers, and spellers. There’s a call for change.

Elon Musk's New Brain Interface Technology

Elliot D. Cohen Ph.D. on November 14, 2022 in What Would Aristotle Do?

A company run by Elon Musk is on the verge of implanting computer chips in human brains. Is this a good idea?

A company run by Elon Musk is on the verge of implanting computer chips in human brains. Is this a good idea?

Pain’s Circadian Clock

Jessica Del Pozo, Ph.D. on November 14, 2022 in Being Awake Better

Does your pain have a pattern? It may be partly due to naturally occurring biology.

Does your pain have a pattern? It may be partly due to naturally occurring biology.

Rings of Power and Privilege

Anjan Chatterjee MD, FAAN on November 14, 2022 in Brain, Behavior, and Beauty

Most people harbor negative biases against people with facial differences, such as scars. Popular culture plays a divisive role in promoting these biases and needs to be countered.

Most people harbor negative biases against people with facial differences, such as scars. Popular culture plays a divisive role in promoting these biases and needs to be countered.

Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness

Christopher M Palmer M.D. on November 14, 2022 in Advancing Psychiatry

Why are mental disorders increasing and why are they so hard to treat? Decades of research suggest that mental disorders may really be metabolic disorders of the brain.

Why are mental disorders increasing and why are they so hard to treat? Decades of research suggest that mental disorders may really be metabolic disorders of the brain.

It's Easier To Remember When It's More Difficult To Do

E. Paul Zehr Ph.D. on November 11, 2022 in Black Belt Brain

Although Yoda says "do or do not...there is no try", the empirical data show that trying and trying to try actually lead to succeeding at the doing.

Although Yoda says "do or do not...there is no try", the empirical data show that trying and trying to try actually lead to succeeding at the doing.