The human brain is the most complex organ in our body, and is characterized by a unique ability called neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity refers to our brain’s ability to change and adapt in its structural and functional levels in response to experience. Neuroplasticity makes it possible for us to learn new languages, solve complex mathematical problems, acquire… Read More: Brain plasticity in drug addiction: Burden and benefit »
New research in pigs finds that sugar intake alters the reward-processing circuitry of the brain in a similar way to addictive drugs. Whenever we learn something new or experience something pleasurable, our brain’s reward system becomes activated. With the help of natural brain chemicals, several brain areas communicate with each other to help us learn… Read More: Medical News Today: Sugar alters brain chemistry after only 12… »
By Clare Wilson Deep brain stimulation works by placing wires into the skull, but can cause side effectsVINCENT MONCORGE/LOOK AT SCIENCES/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY People with Parkinson’s disease are getting brain implants that can automatically detect and reduce harmful nerve cell activity, to test if the technique could reduce movement difficulties. The device is a step… Read More: Brain implant detects and turns down symptoms of Parkinson’s disease »
Here’s some good news for those of us entering our golden years: in his new book, The Changing Mind, leading neuroscientist and bestselling author Dr Daniel Levitin argues that you can drastically increase your healthy years by looking after your brain and that the idea that your mind will inevitably decline with age is false.… Read More: Your brain doesn’t decline in old age – if you… »