Electroencephalography: Will it one day be possible to read dreams?
A century after the first recordings of the electrical activity of the human brain, experts take stock of the announced ...
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“Wave of death”: brain death could potentially be reversible
Researchers have discovered the origin of the “death wave,” a significant brain activity that occurs when the brain is deprived ...
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Cardiac arrest: can survivors remember their “death”?
Patients who have survived cardiac arrest say they were faced with their own death while unconscious. This could be the ...
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Near-death experience: strong brain activity spotted in dying people
Researchers have found brain activity reminiscent of dreams or hallucinations in patients who died of cardiac arrest. THE ESSENTIAL A ...
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Autism: 4 identified subgroups
People affected by autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can be classified into four distinct subtypes based on their brain activity and ...
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What happens in the brain when we watch a movie?
A team made up of researchers from several universities analyzed brain activity during the viewing of several well-known films. THE ...
Read moreCannabis: slowing brain aging
It is well known, mice have a short life expectancy and a limited memory. This rodent is therefore an ideal ...
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Avid gamers make better decisions faster
People who play video games regularly show increased brain activity and decision-making abilities. THE ESSENTIAL The activities of brain nodes ...
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Mental disorders: it would be possible to measure empathy in a resting brain
While it is very difficult to measure empathy in patients suffering from autism or schizophrenia, researchers have discovered that it ...
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Unknown noises during sleep: our brain remains alert even when we sleep!
When we hear unknown voices in the middle of the night, it stimulates our brain activity. THE ESSENTIAL Our nights ...
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Meditation: practicing it for 8 weeks makes the brain faster
You don't need to be a pro at meditation to "muscle" your brain: eight weeks of practice could be enough ...
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Learning a new language alters brain activity
By following volunteers learning Japanese for the first time, researchers have shown that this learning strongly stimulates brain activity, but ...
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Our brain is more active when we write on paper
Compared to writing on a tablet, using paper stimulates brain activity more. THE ESSENTIAL Cerebral stimulation linked to writing on ...
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Conformism: why our brain prefers “one-size-fits-all thinking”
When we disagree with a popular opinion, it creates a trace in brain activity. Ultimately, this allows the brain to ...
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Sedentary lifestyle among seniors, good news for cognitive faculties
The most sedentary seniors are more likely to engage in educational and stimulating activities that boost their cognitive abilities. Be ...
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An artificial intelligence capable of translating thoughts into words
Scientists have taken a step closer to translating brain activity into speech, which could allow patients who can no longer ...
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Having a healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s by 60%
To reduce the risk of Alzheimer's by 60%, all you need to do is practice regular physical and intellectual activities, ...
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Frontotemporal dementia: being physically and mentally active to delay the disease
Being physically and mentally active could slow the development of frontotemporal dementia in genetically predisposed people. Frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, ...
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MRI could predict what a person will say under hypnosis
The activity of the areas of the brain which control the reflexes of gestures or words expressed during a hypnosis ...
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The more intense our brain activity, the more sleep we need
New work involving zebrafish sheds new light on how our need for sleep is regulated by our brain activity.Why, when ...
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Smartphone: too frequent use would weaken certain areas of the brain
Too much use of your smartphone or other electronic devices could have an impact on certain areas of the brain, ...
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Dementia: playing cards or betting on horse races lowers your risk
Playing cards or betting on horse races may help delay or prevent dementia in people over 65, according to a ...
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Our brain activity varies with the seasons
The season doesn't just have an impact on mood. Cognitive abilities could also change over the year.In the middle of ...
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