Brain : Science World Report

Feb 26, 2015 08:48 AM EST

Two Different Types of Extroverts Have Different Brain Patterns

There are two types of extroverts: "agentic" go-getters and "affiliative" people persons. Now, scientists have mapped the similarities and differences in the brain between these two types of extroverts.

Feb 24, 2015 10:56 PM EST

NSAID Use May Up Bleeding Risk In Patients Who Have Suffered A Heart Attack

Certain painkillers may help to temporarily prevent discomfort following an injury or health issue. However, medications like ibuprofen and Celebrex may also increase the risk for heart attack, stroke and/or serious bleeding for heart attack survivors who are also taking prescription blood thinners,...

Feb 20, 2015 07:12 AM EST

Human DNA Code is Inserted into Mice to Enlarge Their Brains in a Study of Evolution

The human brain has expanded dramatically over the course of our evolution. But how did the human brain get so big? Now, scientists have taken a closer look and have found a genetic code in humans that can enlarge mouse brains.

Feb 17, 2015 02:14 PM EST

Virtual Reality Could Change How Anxiety Is Treated In Older People

Could virtual reality be an effective treatment for older individuals dealing with anxiety?

Feb 16, 2015 10:30 PM EST

Physical Activity A Few Times A Week Lowers The Risk Of Heart Disease In Women

Much of our physical and cognitive health depends on regular exercise.

Feb 12, 2015 02:56 PM EST

The Brain's Internal Grid May Be Distorting Your Reality

The way your brain navigates is ultimately influenced by the shape of the environment around it. Researchers at the University College London have found that the brain's grid cells are modified by what's around us.

Feb 12, 2015 02:19 PM EST

Here's Why You Can't Remember Names At Your Friend's Party

Listening to music can be both relaxing and fun. Yet did you know it may cause you to forget names?

Feb 10, 2015 02:23 PM EST

Here's Why Your Baby Is So Smart: Infants Can Identify Complex Social Situations

Chances are, your 2-year-old is a bit more intelligent than you thought. Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia have found that the babies of the world are actually quite brilliant, in fact. They can easily grasp complex social situations and act accordingly in relation to what they've j...

Feb 05, 2015 04:00 PM EST

Get Meditating! This Relaxation Technique Helps Preserve The Brain

New findings suggest that meditation could help to decrease the reduction of gray matter in the brain as we age.

Feb 02, 2015 01:12 PM EST

Researchers Examine How The Brain Works With Autism Experienced 'Ownership'

As scientists work to better understand the brain in individual's with the behavioral health issue, researchers at Monash University and Deakin University have examined new theories about how autism is focused on the way in which the brain combines new information from its senses, along with prior k...

Feb 02, 2015 10:42 AM EST

Repeated Blows to the Head in Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Linked to Smaller Brain Volume

It turns out that repeated blows to the head may just be linked to smaller volumes of certain parts of the brain, and even slower processing speeds. The findings show the importance of protecting your head-especially when considering sports like boxing or martial arts.

Jan 29, 2015 04:55 PM EST

This 'Biological' Marker Helps Detect A Concussion

These days, technology is helping to bring a whole new view into the world of medical science. Researchers at the Cohen Veterans Center worked to assess eye movement in veterans of the long Middle East conflicts, many of whom had suffered from traumatic brain injuries (TBI).