“We show that our heart shapes the perceived duration of events, so time passes quicker when the heart contracts but slower when the heart relaxes.”... Read More
Sleep and Stroke Risk
Though sleep needs vary from person to person, most adults require between seven and nine hours of sleep per night. Yet, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than one in three adults in the United States doesn’t get enough sleep.... Read More
Brain Stimulation for Alzheimer’s
Chemogenetics is a new gene therapy technology that targets an engineered receptor to cell types involved in nervous system dysfunction, enabling highly selective drug-controlled neuromodulation.... Read More
Magnesium and Your Brain
Magnesium is a crucial mineral that plays a vital role in numerous physiological processes in the human body. This essential nutrient is required for the proper functioning of the heart, muscles, and nervous system and also helps regulate blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and energy metabolism. ... Read More
Is Your Plant Diet Bad?
Not all plant-based diets are equal; an unhealth one is associated with a 1.2 times higher risk of premature death.... Read More
Is Autism In the Water?
Genetics. Several genes are involved in autism spectrum disorder. Mutations (genetic changes) may increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder. For some, ASD is associated with genetic disorders like Rett syndrome or Fragile X syndrome. Still, other genes may affect brain cell communication or symptom severity. Some genetic mutations are inherited, while others occur spontaneously.... Read More
Food and Cancer
Ultra-processed foods are high in added sugar, oils, fats, and refined starch. These substances can impact the gut microbiome composition unfavorably. ... Read More
Is Wine Good for You?
The review analyzed research on nearly five million individuals' drinking and health habits. The study is one of the largest to undermine the belief that moderate drinking of wine (or other alcoholic beverages) is healthy. ... Read More