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Helping kids learn how their brains work

What if improving children’s mental health — and life outcomes — could be done by teaching kids how their brains work? That’s a key idea behind the approach of teachers at Momentous School in Dallas, ...
Vision happens when patterns of light entering the eye are converted into reliable patterns of brain activity. This ...
Microplastics have been found in our lungs, guts, and even our blood. Now, researchers say they may reduce protective enzymes ...
An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process information, according to new research. An often-ignored type of cell in the brain ...
A new review shows how stress rewires brain circuits, shaping anxiety and depression symptoms, opening precision treatment ...
Soy products are rich in polyphenols, which are beneficial to brain health. They slow the brain deterioration that many people experience in old age and can even help prevent dementia. Soy comes in ...
When brain development gets off to a bad start, the consequences are lifelong. One example is a condition called SCN2A ...
You might think that having a drink or two after work—or enjoying a weekend cocktail—is harmless, but experts are starting to ...
When it comes to treating a stroke or brain aneurysm, every second counts. That’s why the Division of Interventional ...
In the short term, high blood sugar can cause neurological symptoms, ranging from lethargy to trouble focusing and altered mental status, sometimes referred to as "brain fog." In the long term, it may ...
Tumours in the frontal lobe can cause personality changes and problems with movement, while those in the cerebellum may lead ...