The Unforgettable Mind: A Journey into Hyperthymesia
Explore the rare condition of hyperthymesia, where individuals recall their life in vivid detail, and what it teaches us about the very nature of memory,…
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Can Your Diet Defeat Your DNA? A New Study on Mediterranean Eating and Alzheimer’s Risk
Even for those with the highest genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease, a simple, healthy eating pattern shows remarkable promise in protecting memory and cognitive health.…
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Your Brain’s Night Shift: How Hidden Neurons Burn Fat to Prevent Sugar Crashes
New research reveals a specific group of brain cells that work while you sleep, turning fat into fuel to keep your blood sugar stable—a discovery…
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Beyond Words: How Talk Therapy Physically Reshapes the Brain
A new study reveals that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy doesn’t just change minds—it measurably alters the structure of key brain regions involved in emotion. For decades,…
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Beyond the Big Five: Has Data Science Revealed a New Map of Human Personality?
For over forty years, the “Big Five” model has been the undisputed champion of personality psychology. If you’ve ever taken a personality test, you’ve likely…
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The Brain’s Dimmer Switch: How a Special Neuron Can Weaken Fearful Memories
New research uncovers how a specific type of brain cell uses the neuropeptide cholecystokinin (CCK) to strengthen inhibitory signals, providing a new understanding of how…
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Beyond the Buzz: The Troubling Truth About Personality Tests
From Myers-Briggs to viral online quizzes, we love to categorize ourselves. But what does the science say about these popular tools, and could our obsession…
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The Attentional Tug-of-War: How Your Brain Balances Deep Focus and Quick Reflexes
A new study reveals that how well you’re focusing right now changes how your brain prepares to switch tasks, with surprising consequences for your performance.…
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Beyond Opioids: Targeting the Brain’s “Unpleasantness” Center to Revolutionize Pain Relief
A new wave of research is moving away from numbing the body and toward silencing the emotional suffering of chronic pain, offering hope for a…