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Credit: Julia M Cameron/ Pexels Active or voluntary learning is a major topic in education, psychology, and neuroscience. Over the years, numerous studies have shown that when learning occurs through voluntary action, there is a modulation of attention, motivation and cognitive control that makes the process much more effective. […]
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New research in mice published today in the journal Scientific Reports strengthens the growing scientific consensus regarding the role of the gut microbiome in neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease. The study, led by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, found a correlation between the composition of the gut […]
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James Murrough, MD, PhD, Director of the Depression and Anxiety Center for Discovery and Treatment at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Credit: Mount Sinai Health System Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a drug that works against depression by a […]
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A large proportion of the benefit that a person gets from taking a real drug or receiving a treatment to alleviate pain is due to an individual’s mindset, not to the drug itself. Understanding the neural mechanisms driving this placebo effect has been a longstanding question. A meta-analysis published […]
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Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a drug that works against depression by a completely different mechanism than existing treatments. Their study showed that ezogabine (also known as retigabine), a drug that opens KCNQ2/3 type of potassium channels in the brain, is associated […]
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A large proportion of the benefit that a person gets from taking a real drug or receiving a treatment to alleviate pain is due to an individual’s mindset, not to the drug itself. Understanding the neural mechanisms driving this placebo effect has been a longstanding question. A meta-analysis published […]
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Ralph Magnuson, PT, conducts a physical therapy telehealth visit Photo credit: VAntage Point Group exercises combined with instruction on the neuroscience of pain helped older veterans increase their mobility, reduce chronic pain and improve quality of life, a Veterans Affairs physical therapy program has shown. Pain neuroscience education, or […]
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Real-time functional MRI neurofeedback, which is a type of biofeedback, may be a viable mental health treatment. Westend61/Getty Images A recent meta-analysis has demonstrated some positive results using real-time functional MRI neurofeedback (rtfMRI-NF) in treating various mental illnesses. The reviewed studies showed that participants could use a neurofeedback signal […]
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Our brains are non-stop consumers. A labyrinth of blood vessels, stacked end-to-end comparable in length to the distance from San Diego to Berkeley, ensures a continuous flow of oxygen and sugar to keep our brains functioning at peak levels. But how does this intricate system ensure that more active […]
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“My story is kind of strange, and it’s not as clear as others.” Anita Randolph, PhD , an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, took a very non-linear path to get to the University of Minnesota Medical School. Originally, Dr. Randolph wanted to conduct research on exotic animals, […]
