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Brain Injuries Linked to Spirituality
Written by: Tom Jacobs, Wednesday 17 December 2008 - 16:15 PM 
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Two University of Missouri psychologists are proposing “a neurophysiological model of spiritual experience” that explains what is happening inside the brain when people experience feelings of selflessness and transcendence.
Sugar Addiction is Real
Written by: Tom Jacobs, Wednesday 10 December 2008 - 11:32 AM 0 Comments
Chocoholism may no longer be a joke. A Princeton University psychologist is today presenting new evidence that sugar can be physically addictive.
Power: It's Good for the Brain
Written by: Tom Jacobs, Tuesday 09 December 2008 - 15:54 PM 0 Comments
Power may corrupt, but it also seems to sharpen the mind. According to a new study from the Netherlands, people in a dominant position process information differently than those in a weaker state, allowing them to make complex decisions more easily.
Getting a Handle on Why We Sleep
Written by: Michael Haederle, Tuesday 25 November 2008 - 09:10 AM 0 Comments
New research shows just how harmful insomnia is and how necessary sleep remains.
“Fly”-ing to Safety
Written by: Miller-McCune Staff, Friday 24 October 2008 - 16:30 PM 0 Comments
A look at some current research that merits a raised eyebow or a painful grin.
Better Physical Therapy for Spinal Cord Injuries
Written by: Matt Palmquist, Friday 19 September 2008 - 08:47 AM 0 Comments
A new study of rats following minor spinal cord injuries helps explain how physical therapy aids recovery, and recommends rehabilitation programs that specifically target impaired limbs in people who sustain brain and spinal cord injuries.
Clearing the Fog of "Chemobrain"
Written by: Matt Palmquist, Tuesday 09 September 2008 - 14:38 PM 0 Comments
A new study from West Virginia University has found that injections of an antioxidant, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), can prevent the memory loss that is sometimes induced by chemotherapy drugs used to treat breast cancer.
Sexy Impulses: Treating Multiple Sclerosis with Hormones
Written by: Lisa Conti, Tuesday 09 September 2008 - 10:18 AM 0 Comments
Hormones increasingly are shown to affect brain functions, and now they may battle MS symptoms, too.
Watch Sports, Improve Your Brain
Written by: Tom Jacobs, Wednesday 03 September 2008 - 11:02 AM 0 Comments
Attention sports fans: It turns out the countless hours you have spent sitting on your couch watching games have not been a total waste after all. In a sense, you have been giving your brain a workout.
Gerbils In the Fight Against Alzheimer's
Written by: Matt Palmquist, Friday 11 July 2008 - 14:16 PM 0 Comments
OK, this blog isn't called Today in Gerbils.
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