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  Magnetic brain stimulation can activate 'forgotten' memories: Research

  World | December 02, 2016 16:36 IST

  Short-term ‘forgotten’ memories stored in the brain can be brought back with the help of a technique that uses magnets to stimulate the brain, researchers have found. The researchers conducted a series of experiments in

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  THIS novel technique developed by researchers can help your brain overcome fear

  World | November 28, 2016 17:02 IST

  A technology that is resultant of a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and brain scanning technology developed by a team of researchers can help remove specific fears from the brain. The new technique can read

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  Your dog is much smarter than you think. Here's how

  Lifestyle | November 25, 2016 12:25 IST

  Dogs have a remarkable ability to recall events from the past, just like humans. Our four-legged friends have "episodic memory" too , which means they also possess the ability to remember and recall events from

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  Plant compounds may boost brain power in older adults, claims study

  Lifestyle | November 22, 2016 16:30 IST

  The same compounds that give plants and vegetables their vibrant colours might be able to boost brain functioning in older adults, new research suggests. People get these compounds, known as carotenoids, from their diets,

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  Traumatic stress affects brains of boys and girls differently, claims study

  Lifestyle | November 14, 2016 11:04 IST

  Traumatic stress may have different impact in the brains of adolescent boys and girls, according to a new study. The study found structural differences between the sexes in one part of the insula -- a

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  Racial discrimination is more deep-rooted in our brains than we think, suggests study

  Lifestyle | November 04, 2016 12:17 IST

  The human brain responds more strongly to negative depiction of ethnic or religious minorities, finds a new study that analyses the beginning and the spread of racial bias. “When you look at Islam, for example,

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  The longer you yawn, the bigger your brain: Study

  Lifestyle | October 10, 2016 11:54 IST

  People tend to yawn when they are tired and bored but according to a new study the length of a yawn can indicate how big your brain is. Researchers from the State University of New

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  Study says early use of weed may reduce IQ, affect brain function

  Lifestyle | October 07, 2016 10:55 IST

  The early use of marijuana may result in lower IQ and abnormal brain function, according to a new study. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal substance in the world. The findings showed that

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  Take time for meditation, it can keep your emotional brain in check, claims study

  Lifestyle | October 04, 2016 12:20 IST

  If you are keen on keeping a check on your emotions in situations that most demand it, you need to include meditation in your daily routine, suggests a new study. Mindfulness, a

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  Beware! Heavy drinking may impair cognitive function in older adults, finds study

  Lifestyle | September 27, 2016 10:17 IST

  Heavy drinking in older adults may impair cognitive function, learning, memory and motor function in older adults, according to a new study. Too much drinking can lead to neurophysiological and cognitive changes ranging from disrupted

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  Fish oil helps to boost brain functioning, improves mood: Study

  Lifestyle | September 25, 2016 10:49 IST

  Fish oil helps to boosts brain functions and also improves mood as it contains Omega-3 fatty acids,according to a new study. Fish oil helps athletes and soldiers to manage intense training better. Fish oil content

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  Moderate physical activity in old age may improve cognition, shows study

  Lifestyle | September 11, 2016 10:46 IST

  Moderate physical activity in midlife like brisk walk may improve cognition in old age, according to a new research. "The study suggests that the beneficial influence of physical activity on the brain and cognition is

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  Learning foreign languages may sharpen our brain, claims study

  Lifestyle | September 05, 2016 11:05 IST

  Learning foreign languages improves our brain's elasticity and its ability to code information, a new study has found. The study mentions that the more foreign languages one learns, the more effectively brain reacts and processes

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  Too much of brain activity can damage your memory, attention, suggests new study

  Lifestyle | August 24, 2016 19:27 IST

  Abnormally increased activity in the brain's hippocampus could lead to weakening of our memory and attention, suggests a new study. The hippocampus -- a part of the brain that sits within our temporal

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  Aerobic improves brain function in people with schizophrenia, claims study

  Lifestyle | August 13, 2016 11:57 IST

  Aerobic exercise has been shown to significantly reduce symptoms in people dealing with schizophrenia, says study. Schizophrenia is one of the most severe chronic mental health conditions in which people hear voices, experience paranoia

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  Seasonal allergies may affect your memory, claims study

  Lifestyle | August 10, 2016 7:00 IST

  A recent study has indicated that the seasonal allergies may affect the functioning of brain as allergies reduce the presence of immune cells as well as increase the growth of nervous tissue. Hay fever,

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  'Physics engine', present inside brain, can predict our next movement

  Lifestyle | August 09, 2016 18:43 IST

  Wouldn’t it be fun if there was a gadget that could predict our movements? Well, there isn’t any need of one as what could make such predictions is already inside our brains. As per researchers,

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  Researchers identified the Brain area that adapts to hearing loss

  Lifestyle | August 07, 2016 7:38 IST

  In a move to revolutionize the treatment of hearing loss, a specific part of the brain that older adults rely on to differentiate speech sounds in background noise has been pinpointed. As people age, their

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  This is how obesity can make your brain ten years older

  Lifestyle | August 05, 2016 16:05 IST

  The brains of middle-aged people who are overweight or obese may be 10 years 'older' than their lean counterparts, a new study has claimed. According to the researchers at University of Cambridge in the UK,

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  Scientists develop 'mini human brains' to fight Parkinson's disease

  World | August 01, 2016 12:43 IST

  In what signals a big leap in the quest for treatment, research and study into the Parkinson’s disease, scientists have now developed “mini-brains” which they claim will also help them find cures and conduct studies