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Brain Cells Use Muscle-Like Signals to Strengthen Learning and Memory

Neuroscience News Brain Cells Use Muscle-Like Signals to Strengthen Learning and Memory Summary: New research reveals that brain cells use a muscle-like signaling mechanism to relay information over long distances. Scientists discovered that dendrites, the branch-like extensions of neurons, contain a structured network of contact sites that amplify calcium signals—similar to how muscles…

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Red Light Therapy May Reduce Deadly Blood Clots

Red Light Therapy May Reduce Deadly Blood Clots By Neuroscience News on January 11, 2025 Summary: Exposure to long-wavelength red light significantly reduced blood clot formation in both mice and human studies. Red light was associated with lower inflammation, reduced immune system activation, and fewer clot-promoting mechanisms, such as neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) and platelet…

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How to Heal Past Wounds and Pave the Future with Word Triangles®

Working with Word Triangles® opens a profound gateway to understanding how Thought-Feeling® patterns become embedded in your subconscious mind and manifest as emotional responses. Traditional approaches, such as PTSD therapy or CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), typically rely on intellectually identifying and processing pain. While these methods can be helpful, they often involve…

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Cognitive Distortions That Undermine Your Success

Cognitive Distortions That Undermine Your Success Are your thoughts holding you back? Cognitive distortions—those sneaky, negative thought patterns—can lower your confidence, cloud your judgment, and sabotage your success. They often present half-truths or worst-case scenarios that leave you doubting your abilities and feeling stuck. Common Cognitive Distortions: Catastrophizing: Turning small…

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CLARITY, MOTIVATION and CONFIDENCE

Why buy what you don’t need when you can Heal your Heart, Mind, and Soul? This bundle offers you the tools you need for CLARITY, MOTIVATION and CONFIDENCE at an incredible 86% discount! What is Included: 1.CLARIFYING & PRIORITINGS VALUES 2.GOAL MOTIVATION CHALLENGE 3.GOAL SETTING CHALLENGE 4.INNER CRITIC to INENR COACH 5.EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE CHALLENGE 6.CONFIDENCE AND SELF WORTH 7.CREATING…

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Six Plant-Based Compounds Show Neuroprotective Potential

Six Plant-Based Compounds Show Neuroprotective Potential By Neuroscience News on December 2, 2024 Summary: Researchers identified specific plant compounds that provide antioxidant and neuroprotective effects, contributing to brain health beyond basic nutrition. By analyzing plant-based foods like lemon balm, sage, and elderberry, scientists linked compounds such as phenolics and terpenes to…

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Our “Reptilian” Brain Areas’ Role in Emotion and Social Skills

Our “Reptilian” Brain Areas’ Role in Emotion and Social Skills By Neuroscience News on November 23, 2024 Summary: A new study uncovers constant communication between the human brain’s social cognitive network, responsible for understanding others’ thoughts, and the amygdala, known for processing fear and emotions. High-resolution brain scans revealed that this connection helps the brain…

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Females Sleep Less and Wake More: A New Study Reveals Why

Females Sleep Less and Wake More: A New Study Reveals Why By Neuroscience News on November 21, 2024 Summary: Females experience less total sleep, more frequent awakenings, and reduced restorative sleep compared to males, according to a new study on mice. Researchers attribute these differences to biological factors rather than lifestyle, potentially linked to stress hormones and evolutionary…

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Stimulating the Vagus Nerve to Tackle Gut Inflammation in IBD

Stimulating the Vagus Nerve to Tackle Gut Inflammation in IBD By Neuroscience News on November 21, 2024 Summary: Researchers have discovered that vagus nerve stimulation may reduce gut inflammation and improve outcomes for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The study reveals how electrical stimulation of this brain-gut nerve impacts SUMOylation, a cellular process driving immune responses, to…

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Brain Stores Multiple Copies of Single Memory

Summary: Memories are not static; they adapt over time to help us respond to new situations. Researchers have discovered that the hippocampus stores multiple copies of a single memory, each within different neuron groups that develop at different stages. These copies vary in their persistence and flexibility, influencing how memories can be modified or recalled. Understanding these dynamics may…

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Intelligence and Focus: How the Brain Tunes Out Distractions

Intelligence and Focus: How the Brain Tunes Out Distractions Researchers made a breakthrough in understanding how the brain manages to focus in noisy environments, distinguishing between enhancing relevant information and tuning out distractions. Their study explores the intricate coordination of multiple attention mechanisms, akin to the coordination of muscles for physical tasks. Utilizing…

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DRAGOBETELE - A New Beginning Tradition

DRAGOBETELE – A New Beginning Tradition 24 Februarie, Românii sărbătoresc Dragobetele, când păsările îşi găsesc perechea şi îşi fac cuiburi. Dragobete ar fi exponentul principiului contrar, pozitiv, al înnoirii. Din perspectivă mitică, Dragobete este echivalentul românesc al mesagerilor divini Cupidon/Eros. El este „purtătorul dragostei şi bunei dispoziţii pe meleagurile româneşti.” Îndrăgostiții…

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Hidden Emotions: The Subtle Impact of Facial Color

Summary: Researchers explored how facial color affects our subconscious perception of emotions. Using photos with “hybrid emotions,” they discovered that reddish facial hues enhanced the friendliness of happy expressions without affecting angry ones. Notably, facial color subtly influences how we unconsciously perceive these mixed emotions. The study provides preliminary insights, hinting at…

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Christian Practices comparable to Eastern Meditation

Christian Practices comparable to Eastern Meditation include Contemplative Prayer, Centering Prayer, and Christian Mindfulness. These practices aim to cultivate inner stillness, awareness, and connection with the divine, much like Eastern meditation techniques. They share similarities in their focus on present-moment awareness, self-reflection, and spiritual growth. Contemplative prayer involves…

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Hyper-Palatable Foods into the US food system

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Cigarettes Ignite the Risk of Mental Illness

A new study reveals a direct link between smoking and the increased risk of mental illnesses like depression and bipolar disorder. The research, based on data from 350,000 individuals from the UK Biobank, shows that smoking increases the risk of hospitalization for mental illness by 250%. Importantly, the study finds that smoking typically precedes mental illness, often by a significant time gap.…

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Half the World Faces Mental Health or Mood Disorders

A comprehensive study found that one in two individuals globally will experience a mental health disorder in their lifetime. Analyzing data from over 150,000 adults across 29 countries, the researchers found that 50% of the population will develop at least one disorder by age 75, with mood disorders like depression and anxiety being most common. The study highlighted different prevalence of…