brain function
Coverage of brain function in the Nexus archive.
- Should you be taking creatine? Here's what the science says
Creatine is a popular supplement among health influencers and athletes, who claim it enhances muscle strength and cognitive function. The article questions the scientific validity of these claims.
- Scientists discover the deep sleep circuit that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts the brain
Scientists have discovered a brain circuit that links deep sleep with growth hormone release, explaining how poor sleep disrupts muscle repair, fat metabolism, and brain function. This feedback loop could lead to new therapies for sleep disorders and diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
- Slow breathing modulates brain function and risk behavior
A study published in Neuron suggests that slow breathing can modulate brain function and influence risk behavior. The research highlights a potential link between breathing techniques and behavioral outcomes.
- Study highlights influence of socioeconomic status on children’s brain development
A study by Washington University School of Medicine found that socioeconomic status is the primary environmental factor influencing brain structure and function in children, surpassing factors like IQ, parenting style, or health history. The research analyzed brain scans of nearly 12,000 9- and 10-year-olds.
- Women claim $53 powder boosts mood and brain function during PMS
Women claim a $53 powder boosts mood and brain function during PMS. The article suggests many women may experience similar feelings during this time.
- Just ONE hour of exposure to common air pollutants is enough to alter brain and lung function, study suggests
A study suggests that one hour of exposure to common air pollutants can alter brain and lung function, highlighting potential health risks from short-term environmental exposure.
- Just ONE hour of exposure to common air pollutants is enough to alter brain and lung function, study suggests
A study suggests that just one hour of exposure to common air pollutants can alter both brain and lung function, highlighting potential health risks from short-term environmental exposure.
- Could your beer have health benefits? Here’s what new research says
A recent BBC report highlights that occasional beer consumption may provide 15% of the daily recommended vitamin B6, which supports brain function, blood health, and the immune system, according to new research.