Brain

Is the center of the nervous system. It is present in the head, and is positioned so that it is closest to main nervous functions like seeing, hearing, tasting, and smelling. It is packed with neurons, that help relay commands from and to the rest of the body. The brain extends down into the spinal column which then spreads to the entire body. The brain is responsible for mitigating all functions in the body from breathing to digestion. It is made up of two types of matter– grey matter and white matter. It is protected by the skull and is surrounded by cerebro-spinal fluid. This fluid’s main function is to protect the brain from sudden jerks and trauma. The brain also has a protective outer layer called the meninges, which also protects the spinal cord.

Ebola virus is a new ally in fight against deadly brain tumours

Posted By ANI, February 19, 2020 at 08:39am

According to new research, the Ebola virus can be used to fight Glioblastomas, which are relentless, hard-to-treat and often lethal brain tumors.
Why it is important to keep a fixed sleeping schedule for your newborn?

Posted By Editorial Team, February 10, 2020 at 08:21pm

During sleep, your baby's brain absorb what it's learned throughout the day and store it properly.
Scientists supercharge mutation rate in cancer cells to create vaccine

Posted By IANS, February 09, 2020 at 11:00am

The researchers want to take their new technique for creating personalised vaccines into the clinic as early as next year.
Thanks to R-fMRI, scientists find how exercise of varying intensities influence brain function

Posted By Editorial Team, February 03, 2020 at 06:21pm

Low-intensity exercise triggers the brain's nerve networks involved in thought control, and attention processing. High-intensity exercise primarily activates networks involved in emotion processing.
Study says smell of rose improves learning in students: Four other tricks to boost your brain power

Posted By Editorial Team, February 03, 2020 at 10:38am

There are many other techniques that can help you improve your learning speed. Read on to know more
Opioid addiction can cause permanent brain changes

Posted By ANI, January 26, 2020 at 11:54am

In an effort to understand the possible therapeutic methods for humans, who are dealing with opioid addiction, a rat model study found that opioid dependence produced permanent changes in the brains of rats.
Blue light therapy can be the answer to mild traumatic brain injury

Posted By IANS, January 17, 2020 at 01:04pm

Blue light therapy promotes better sleep, which, is necessary for healing mild traumatic brain injury.
Brain health: Tips to prevent eventual memory loss

Posted By Editorial Team, January 15, 2020 at 06:46pm

Studies have found cognitive function and brain efficiency can be improved through simple lifestyle changes, such as eating healthily and incorporating physical activity, stress relief, and memory exercises into their daily lives.
Both alcohol addiction and abstinence may affect brain function

Posted By ANI, January 15, 2020 at 10:04am

The researcher said that the findings undermine the idea that alcohol addiction is simply a psychological condition or consequence of lifestyle.
Having trouble staying attentive at work? You need to increase your attention span

Posted By Editorial Team, January 14, 2020 at 11:13am

Exercising your brain may help increase its attention span, as well as improve your focus at work.
Exposure to air pollution in childhood can increase risk of schizophrenia risk

Posted By ANI, January 09, 2020 at 11:34am

Air pollution affects psychological health, says a new sudy. Children who are exposed to higher levels of air pollution while growing up have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia.
Diet may impact mental health: Know what to eat to get the benefits

Posted By Editorial Team, January 09, 2020 at 11:06am

Our brains need nutrients to function and reseachers agree that diet might affect our mood. Here are some foods that are believed to improve mental health and wellness.
Anxiety disorders linked to evolutionary changes in human brain

Posted By ANI, January 06, 2020 at 11:18am

While there are extensive reasons for the development of anxiety disorders in the human body, a new study has focussed on a different perspective behind occurring of anxiety disorders.
How our brain balances pleasure and pain - Researchers crack the code

Posted By ANI, January 02, 2020 at 09:14am

The study was conducted in the brains of mice. Now the researcher wants to get a bigger picture in people with psychiatric disorders.
8 brain exercises to prolong your dwindling attention span

Posted By Editorial Team, December 31, 2019 at 08:04pm

Globally, human attention span is shrinking at an alarming rate. Here are some smart strategies that will help you stay focussed for long.
Health risks of obesity: Obese kids likely to have poorer working memory

Posted By ANI, December 30, 2019 at 12:31pm

Obesity not only affects the heart, but also the brain. Changes in kids' diets and exercise levels at a younger age may help reduce the effects of obesity on their heart and brain.
Five Effective Yoga Poses to Improve Your Brain Power

Posted By Editorial Team, December 29, 2019 at 06:45pm

Practising yoga is a great way to work on your flexibility and strength. Another benefit of yoga is that it can boost brain power and supercharge your brain for improved function.
Scientists observe MRI to predict intelligence levels in children

Posted By ANI, December 28, 2019 at 10:49am

For the first time ever a group of researchers used ensemble methods based on deep learning 3D networks to deal with international MRI-based adolescent intelligence prediction task.
Boost brain health with lifestyle changes

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, December 27, 2019 at 06:40pm

Brain health is important for quality of life. You can boost your brain health by making some lifestyle changes.
Boost your memory by exercising regularly and eating healthy foods

Posted By Editorial Team, December 18, 2019 at 02:00pm

Many of us take for granted our memory's capacity and our ability to recall information. But as we age, these powers diminish. Read on to know how you can boost your memory naturally.