Interoception refers to perception of internal states of the body, such as feeling heartbeats or hunger. Difficulties with interoception could cause problems in regulating internal body states. A new study shows that heartbeat perception is less accurate in individuals with several different disorders. For the next 60 seconds, close your...

When the Brain Has Difficulty Listening to the Heart

Cocaine has long been known to hijack the brain’s natural reward system, but the precise mechanism of its power has remained elusive – until now. The hidden depths of our brains, driven by the dopamine “feel-good” hormone, hold the key to our deepest desires and motivations.

How cocaine tricks and hijacks the brain

I’m back for round two with today’s guest, Dana Kay, about supporting children with ADHD through a multifaceted approach. Today, we talk about the gut-brain connection and how this can directly impact ADHD symptoms. Dana Kay is a board-certified holistic health and nutrition practitioner, a two-time international best-selling author, and the CEO and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute. As a mother of a child with ADHD, she went on a journey to help him when medication didn’t work. She now helps parents learn to reduce ADHD symptoms.

841: The Gut-Brain Connection & Its Effect on ADHD in Kids With Dana Kay

Everyday Health

Learn why avoiding caffeine and alcohol before bed, having a solid sleep routine, and setting a ‘worry time' can help.

Anxiety Disorder Keeping You Awake? 5 Tips for Better Sleep

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Psilocybin obliterates your neural fingerprint.

Magic Mushrooms Desynchronize Your Brain For Up To Three Weeks

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Starting your day with a healthy breakfast is essential for maintaining optimal brain health and cognitive function. The foods you consume in the morning can either fuel your brain and enhance your focus or lead to brain fog and memory issues. According to dietitian Krutika Nanavati, certain breakfast choices can negatively impact your brain’s performance, making it difficult to concentrate and retain information. This is particularly important because the brain relies on a steady supply of glucose and nutrients to function effectively throughout the day.

These Breakfast Foods Are Actually So Bad For Your Brain, Experts Warn–They Lead To Brain Fog And Memory Issues

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Cannabis use is on the rise globally, prompting questions about its effects on the brain. But what is the truth?. Ultimately, understanding the diverse effects of cannabis on the brain can help individuals make informed decisions about their health. Further...

What Cannabis Does to Your Brain

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On a perfect night, you’d put your head down on your cushiony pillow (hopefully not while scrolling TikTok—more on that later), get your eight hours, and wake up refreshed. You may even have the best sleep position in order to get the most quality zzzs. But if lately you've been thinking, why do I wake up every two hours?, you may see sleep as anything but refreshing.

9 Reasons You’re Waking Up Every Two Hours (or More) at Night, and How to Fall Back to Sleep ASAP

Picture this scene: You’re lying wide awake at 2 a.m. despite having gone to bed four hours earlier. You toss and turn. But no matter what sleep position you attempt or how many guided meditations you listen to, you just can’t catch a break. Maybe that post-dinner espresso...

Could Xanax Actually Help You Sleep?

A pharmacist explains the nuances between these two popular prescription sleep aids. Lunesta (eszopiclone) and Ambien (zolpidem) are prescription medications commonly used to treat insomnia (difficulty sleeping). This article covers the differences between these medications, their effectiveness, and important safety information. FDA Warning. Ambien and Lunesta have a black box...

Lunesta vs Ambien: Which Is Better?

If you feel like your sleep isn’t what it used to be, you’re probably right. Even healthy aging is associated with changes in sleep patterns like shorter sleep duration, less deep sleep and more frequent awakenings throughout the night. But it’s not all bad. In fact, despite these...

5 Health Conditions Linked to Poor Sleep

It’s no revelation that the human body undergoes natural wear and tear as we age. But you might be surprised to discover that this process isn’t as gradual as we’d presumed. A recent study reveals some remarkable truths about aging, specifically when and how our bodies start...

Discovery: Human bodies begin breaking down at a very precise age

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Some comatose patients with severe brain injury might be paying closer attention to their surroundings than previously thought, a new study says.

Comatose patients with brain injury may have 'covert' consciousness

I gave up with a sigh. Yet again, I’d spent over half an hour lying in bed, hoping to beckon Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep. His absence was exasperating. Once again, I started my get-to-sleep method. I can’t completely blame my insomnia spells on cold agglutinin disease (CAD)....

What I do when I have trouble falling asleep

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Neuroscientists think they have identified the large-scale neural network that keeps the brain's creative juices flowing.
Unlike specific movements or sensory responses, creative thought isn't confined to any one part of the brain's wrinkled outer cortex. But a team of researchers, led by Baylor College of Medicine, think they have found the brain circuits fundamental to some types of creativity.



					
			

When nine adult participants had specific parts of their default mode network (DMN) temporarily suppressed via deep brain stimulation, they were no longer able to think outside of the box to the same extent.
The DMN's web activates when the mind is wandering...

Scientists Identify Neural Network Vital For Creativity in The Brain

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Are you having a hard time falling asleep? Dr. Andrew Weil has shared the “most powerful” relaxation technique he knows, and it doesn’t require any equipment or cost a dime. It’s known as the 4-7-8 method and it’s backed up by science.Dr. Weil is an expert in integrative medicine and the founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.The technique is simple:

Doctor's 4-7-8 relaxation technique can help you fall asleep in an instant

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From body scans to breathing methods, here are the techniques our sleep team use to fall asleep fast.

How to fall asleep fast — 5 tried and tested techniques

As someone who's worked in the health and wellness industry for some time, I often assume I know everything there is to know about how to stay healthy. So when I found myself drowning in anxiety, not knowing how to help myself, I knew I had to turn to a professional to help me navigate alternative ways to manage stress.

Morning Sunlight Has Been a Game Changer for My Sleep. Here's Why I Can't Start My Day Any Other Way

Using an amazing new brain-computer interface (BCI), a man who'd lost the ability to speak is now able to communicate his thoughts out loud using his own voice. Scientists at the University of California, Davis have developed a brain chip that can interpret brain signals and have them be "read" aloud by a computer in real time.

Groundbreaking Brain Chip Allows Man With ALS to "Speak" Again

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Sleep reboots the brain, making room for new memories

Have you ever wondered why after a long, hard day of learning new things, you still wake up feeling refreshed, ready to take on more? Turns...

Sleep reboots the brain, making room for new memories

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