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Psilocybin obliterates your neural fingerprint.

Magic Mushrooms Desynchronize Your Brain For Up To Three Weeks

Whether Bach, Beethoven, or Mozart, it’s widely recognized that classical music can affect a person’s mood. In a study published August 9 in the Cell Press journal Cell Reports, scientists in China use brainwave measurements and neural imaging techniques to show how Western classical music elicits its positive effects on the brain. Their goal is to find more effective ways to use music to activate the brain in those who otherwise don’t respond, such as people with treatment-resistant depression.

How Classical Music Synchronizes Brain Waves to Combat Depression

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Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, reduces the synchronicity within a brain network responsible for reflection and the sense of self.

Magic mushrooms temporarily 'dissolve' brain network responsible for sense of self

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Researchers used brainwave measurements and neural imaging to show how classical music elicits positive effects on the brain.
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Scientists figure out why classical music is good for our brains

(CN) — Scientists in China acknowledged that classical music can affect a person’s mood, so they wanted to see if it could treat depression. According to the scientists in their study published Friday in Cell Reports, approximately 50% of patients with major depressive disorder experience treatment-resistant depression, which means that a patient has a poor response to at least two antidepressant drugs with different mechanisms of actions, and has intolerance or poor response to non-convulsive therapy.

Classical music may be potential depression treatment, study says

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For the majority of my life, I’ve been a ‘no talkie before coffee’ kind of gal. I also always make sure to give my coffee ample time to kick in before starting work, as my focus isn’t as sharp without a solid dose of caffeine streaming through my system.

The 1 Ingredient a Neurologist Wants You to Add to Your Coffee to Boost Brain Health

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Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination, the disease is primarily caused by the loss of dopamine-prod...

3 Supplements A Neuroscientist Swears By To Prevent Parkinson’s Disease: ‘Gives Your Brain The Raw Materials To Repair Itself’

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While diet and lifestyle changes can help constipation long-term, nutrition and gut health experts share drinks that provide relief right away. According to the Cleveland Clinic, constipation is one of the most frequent gut health complaints in the US. One of the most common causes of constipation is not eating enough fiber to support a healthy gut, says Beth Czerwony, MS, RD, CSOWM, LD, a registered dietitian with the Cleveland Clinic Center for Human Nutrition.

5 Drinks That Make You Poop Immediately, From a Gastroenterologist

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

Although the overall use of benzodiazepines does not appear to increase the risk of dementia, long-term use is associated with a reduction in the volume of critical brain areas, such as the hippocampus and the amygdala, according to new research published in BMC Medicine. This finding supports current medical guidelines that caution against prolonged benzodiazepine use.

Long-term benzodiazepine use linked to shrinkage in two brain regions

I’ve always adored cinnamon. Its aroma warms the cockles of my heart, and its flavor makes me feel as if I’m wrapped up in an old fairy tale. However, I was floored when I reviewed some of the latest research regarding the effects of cinnamon on brain health.

Cinnamon versus brain cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and insomnia

A recent study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research has unveiled disruptions in the brain connectivity of males with cocaine use disorder. This study found that male individuals with cocaine use disorder exhibit increased and more persistent brain connectivity in specific states, particularly within the default mode network, cognitive control network, and sensorimotor network. This heightened connectivity is linked to greater impulsivity and borderline personality traits, suggesting disruptions in self-regulation and emotional processing.

Increased brain connectivity in male cocaine users revealed by recent neuroimaging study

Visual hallucinations are a significant issue for many patients with Parkinson’s disease. A recent study published in the journal Brain reveals that these hallucinations are associated with a marked deficiency of cholinergic activity in specific regions of the brain, particularly the left ventral visual stream and the left superior temporal lobe. This research highlights the importance of cholinergic denervation in visual hallucinations, offering new insights into the underlying mechanisms and potential treatment options.

Visual hallucinations in Parkinson’s disease linked to cholinergic deficiency

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ATHENS, Ga. — It sounds like science fiction: a simple supplement that can help override your genetic programming. Yet a new study from the University of Georgia suggests this might not be far from reality. Their research indicates that fish oil could help millions of people swim against the tide of their cholesterol-raising genes.

Fish oil may rewrite genetic destiny for people prone to high cholesterol

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez revealed she was seven months pregnant in an Instagram post after competing in the women’s individual saber competition at the Paris Olympics. “What appears to you as two players on the podium, they were actually three! It was me, my competitor, and my yet-to-come to our world, little baby!”

Training for two: Olympians challenging gender norms by competing while pregnant

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Early in life, the protein Reelin helps assemble the brain. Later on, it appears to protect the organ from Alzheimer’s and other threats to memory and thinking.

A protein called Reelin keeps popping up in brains that resist aging and Alzheimer’s

Is your coffee shop habit starting to bite into your budget? It might be time to switch back to a more affordable grocery store option. But be warned—not all coffee you find on store shelves is created equal. While some top brands have enjoyed long-term popularity, their taste doesn’t always match. Despite clever marketing and appealing packaging, some store-bought coffees are still stuck in the past with stale flavors and lackluster quality. Let’s explore some of the worst store-bought coffees according to taste tests across seven websites and see which ones are worth avoiding. Do you have a least favorite? Let us know below.

The 7 Worst Grocery Store Coffees | Expert Consensus List

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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

While sleeping pills may provide a short-term solution, these natural sleep aids are better at improving overall sleep health. It's 2 a.m. and you're still up. Frustrated, you grab a sleeping pill. While effective in the short term, sleeping pills can cause memory problems, muscle weakness and drowsiness, among other side effects.

6 Sleeping Pill Alternatives for a Good Night's Sleep

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A SINGLE-dose nasal spray treatment could 'wash away' build ups of toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease from brain cells and improve memory, scientists say. The study - performed on mice - paves the way for new treatments against Alzheimer's and dementia, researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch said.

Single-dose nasal spray ‘washes the brain’ of toxic Alzheimer’s proteins – paving the way for breakthrough treatment

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Classical music as medicine: Mood-boosting tunes synchronize the brain

SHANGHAI, China — Depression affects millions worldwide, and for some, traditional treatments don’t provide relief. But what if the key to feeling better was as simple...

Classical music as medicine: Mood-boosting tunes synchronize the brain

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