Brain
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Chimp 'mini-brains' help decode how humans got big brains
Science | February 11, 2019 17:18 ISTAt some point during human evolution, a handful of genetic changes triggered a dramatic threefold expansion of the brain's neocortex, the wrinkly outermost layer of brain tissue responsible for everything from language to self-awareness to abstract thought.
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Men's brains diminish faster than women's: Study
Lifestyle | February 06, 2019 7:44 ISTThe results were published in the proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Bigger brain could make you only a little smarter than others: Study
Health | December 02, 2018 23:20 ISTThe findings suggest that factors such as parenting style, education, nutrition, stress, and others are likely major contributors to one's smartness.
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Here's why too many choices overwhelm your brain
Lifestyle | October 02, 2018 11:05 ISTOf course, a trip to the nearest grocery store is likely to reveal that lots of products come in many more than a dozen varieties.
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Humans can develop intelligence, study says, so take it easy
Health | July 24, 2018 14:36 ISTIf you think you can't do anything about your intelligence as this is something that can't be changed, check your stress levels as this may harm your studies.
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Brain values foods loaded with fats and carbs
Health | June 15, 2018 18:36 ISTEver wondered why you tend to buy processed foods such as fries, sausages, bacon, ham or ready meals, even if the cost is high?
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Being physically active helps to keep your brain younger: Study
Health | June 13, 2018 15:24 ISTMore reasons to stay physically active.
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Learning physics may activate new brain areas
Lifestyle | May 25, 2018 23:42 ISTBrain areas that are traditionally not associated with learning science can become active when people are confronted with solving physics problems.
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Early curiosity can boost maths, reading skills in young kids
Lifestyle | April 28, 2018 8:09 ISTResearchers came to this conclusion after doing research on about 6,200 children in kindergarten.
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Stronger people have healthier brains, says study
Health | April 22, 2018 11:42 ISTPrevious research by the group has already found that aerobic exercise can improve brain health.
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Do you know low doses of alcohol is good for your brain?
Health | February 03, 2018 13:27 ISTThe finding adds to a growing body of research that point to the health benefits of low doses of alcohol.
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There exist 'brain cells' that could explain your anxiety
Health | February 03, 2018 13:22 ISTThe researchers found the cells inside a structure called the hippocampus, a region of the brain vital for learning and memory.
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Muscle memory exists at DNA level: Study
Health | January 31, 2018 17:36 ISTKnown as epigenetic modifications, these "markers" or "tags" tell the gene whether it should be active or inactive, providing instructions to the gene to turn on or off without changing the DNA itself.
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Traumatic brain injury may up the dementia risk even after 30 years, study
Health | January 31, 2018 15:16 ISTWhile the risk decreased over time, it was still significant after over 30 years.
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Why should a mother always respond to her baby’s babbling?
People | January 20, 2018 19:37 ISTBabies organise mothers' verbal responses, which promotes more effective language instruction and infant babbling is the key.
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Do you know why boys tend to show less emotions than girls?
People | December 28, 2017 17:18 ISTBoys tend to be callous and display unemotional traits because of difference in brain structure.
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Beware new-age parents! Digital screens are damaging kids’ brains
Health | December 27, 2017 11:42 ISTThe study also said that technology was not consuming children's time and attention, as was commonly perceived.
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Brain activity may prevent insomnia-related depression: Study
Lifestyle | September 19, 2017 17:57 ISTWhile lack of sleep is a major risk factor for depression, not everyone who tosses and turns at night becomes depressed.
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Childhood traumas may up gambling disorder risk
Lifestyle | August 04, 2017 11:11 ISTThe findings showed that children with probable pathological gambling problems -- a common disorder -- are more likely to suffer injuries, marital difficulties and criminality as adults.
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32-year-old Bengaluru man plays guitar while doctors perform surgery on his brain
News | July 20, 2017 22:19 IST
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