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.

Analysing patients shortly after stroke can help link brain regions to speech functions: Study

Posted By ANI, March 25, 2020 at 09:41am

A new study says that analysing brains of stroke patients just days after the stroke can help researchers link speech functions to different parts of the brain.
Power of scents may alter how memories are processed in brain

Posted By ANI, March 19, 2020 at 09:22am

The scents that spark our memories are extremely powerful. Today, they serve as the triggers for our nostalgia and our anxiety, but tomorrow, they could be our treatments.
Stroke patients may recover faster with music therapy, says study

Posted By ANI, March 07, 2020 at 09:15am

New research has shed positive light of music therapy session for stroke patients that helps them through mood regulation, improved concentration, and promoting changes in the brain to improve function.
Newborns' brain hardwired to see faces, places

Posted By IANS, March 04, 2020 at 08:35am

According to researchers, scans show that a baby's gaze is drawn to faces because its brain is hardwired to see faces and places.
New drug shows promise for treatment of Parkinson's: Here’s how you can reduce the risk

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, March 03, 2020 at 08:14am

It is not possible to prevent Parkinson's disease. However, researchers say some lifelong habits may help to reduce the risk.
Parenting tips: 5 superfoods that can boost your kid’s brainpower

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, March 02, 2020 at 02:28pm

Your child needs a healthy balanced diet for physical and mental development. Here are some foods that can improve your kid's brain function, memory, and concentration.
Hearing aids may improve brain function, says research

Posted By ANI, February 28, 2020 at 12:05pm

A new research has identified that wearing hearing aids can help to delay cognitive decline and improve brain function.
Health issues like smoking in your youth can make your brain weaker during old age

Posted By ANI, February 28, 2020 at 11:11am

The researchers found that people with better cardiovascular health in their youth were more likely to have higher thinking and memory skills 30 years later.
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.