Monthly Archives: July 2017

“The human brain is plastic, i.e. it can show structural changes in response to the altered environment. Physical activity is a lifestyle factor which has significant associations with the structural and functional aspects of the human brain, as well as with the mind and body … Continue reading

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As the world’s elderly population rises, an understanding of brain aging becomes increasingly crucial. This review highlights recent findings in the study of neurocognitive aging, with special focus on episodic memory. Topics include dysfunction in neural circuits, the roles of … Continue reading

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“No one likes a con artist. People avoid dealing with characters who have swindled them in the past, and—according to new research—birds avoid those people, too. Ravens, known more for their intelligence, but only slightly less for their love of … Continue reading

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This viewpoint article describes the brain as a central organ responding to stress, which is vulnerable but also resilient. It receives information not only from the outside world but also reciprocally with the rest of the body. The article explains … Continue reading

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