Tag: Brain

Brain scans reveal how yawning affects the brain

Scientists observe patterns that point to yawning as more than a reflex.

Cannabis use may be linked to better brain function

A new study examines the relationship between cannabis use among middle-aged and older adults and brain function.

Padel activates both body and brain, research shows

Padel is attracting researchers’ attention because it combines movement and play in a way that may make regular exercise more accessible to a wider range of people.

Babies begin to make sense of the world earlier than expected

Infants perceive more than has long been assumed. New brain research sheds light on what is already happening in the very first months of life.

New study suggests sleep loss disrupts the brain’s internal wiring

New research suggests that the consequences of sleep deprivation may lie in the brain’s structure rather than solely in the functioning of nerve cells.

New research suggests hidden body fat may accelerate brain aging

People who appear healthy based on body weight alone may still face an overlooked risk to their brain health.