Expecting feedback from an avatar compared to a real human facilitates risk-taking behavior in a gambling task, and a brain ...

with particular focus on a brain region called the amygdala. Read the paper: Psychedelic control of neuroimmune interactions governing fear The role of communication between these cells in causing ...

When mice encounter an unfamiliar food, neurons in a brain region called the amygdala light up (blue). If the mice start feeling sick after the meal, the same neurons get reinforced to help the mouse ...

A study of long-distance runners shows the brain’s remarkable ability to adapt—by burning its own fat. A marathon taxes more than just muscles—it pushes the brain to its metabolic limits.

Neurons—the nerve cells responsible for transmitting electrical and chemical signals throughout the body—are organized in tissue, tending to cluster together in groups according to how they function.

Apr. 11, 2025 — Police officers are more than twice as likely to have traumatic brain injuries compared to the general ... Apr. 9, 2025 — Heavy drinkers who have eight or more alcoholic drinks ...

Exercise Boosts Brain Health -- Even When Energy Is Low Apr. 24, 2025 — We know exercise is good for our body, but what about our brains? A new study suggests that exercise plays a crucial role ...

If you’re looking for a cannabidiol (CBD) product to soothe your aches and pains, a topical CBD — such as a CBD cream — may be particularly useful. But how can you tell which CBD creams are ...