brain health

A new study found that different learning modes are tied with distinct ways of storing information in the brain, and with differences in memory resilience. View original article Contributor:

A new study links higher brain levels of hydrogen sulfide to a subtype of schizophrenia and proposes hair levels of a related enzyme as a biomarker. View original article Contributor:

Researchers at Northwestern University show, for the first time, how to trigger the brain’s unique ability to solve problems during sleep. View original article Contributor:

The best nap duration varies from person to person, but experts tend to agree that 20 minutes is ideal. Learn more about how long naps should be in this article. View original article Contributor:

New research in mice sheds light on the mechanism that explains the causal link between a diet high in salt and a marker of Alzheimer’s disease. View original article Contributor:

A recent study of how intestinal microbes helped mice unlearn fearful memories sheds new light on the mechanisms through which the gut controls the brain. View original article Contributor:

People who have a herniated disc may need surgery to alleviate pain and other symptoms. Find out here about the different surgical options and their risks, plus the recovery process. View original article Contributor:

Some eye examinations require the dilation of the pupils. Pupil dilation and its effects can continue for hours after the examination has finished. Read on to find out how long pupil dilation lasts and how to manage the potential side effects. View original article Contributor:

Ophthalmology is the study of medical conditions relating to the eye. Learn about the specialisms of ophthalmologists here, as well as the medical conditions they treat and the procedures they perform. View original article Contributor:

A new study in twins finds that modifiable factors, such as early family life, may be more important than genes in driving heart and brain health outcomes. View original article Contributor: