Brain
A new Israeli technology used at Rambam Hospital helped free a man from dependence on painkillers
A breakthrough treatment was carried out at Rambam Medical Center, where specialists helped wean a man who had been taking about 130 painkiller pills a day in just 20 minutes.
The impact of exposure to pesticides on fetal brain development
How small, unexpected moments can boost your mood and sharpen your brain
The vitamin that can affect your brain – even 16 years down the line
Dr. Ya’akov Chernes on memory, trauma, and the brain’s role in shaping experiences - interview
Expert tells ‘Post’ why brain remembers pain and why it must forget
Want to keep a 60-year-old brain even after age 80? An expert explains how to do it
What is cognitive reserve and how does it allow the brain to continue functioning even in the face of age-related changes? A geriatric expert explains.
Noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation offers new hope for PTSD patients
A Tel Aviv University study suggests noninvasive brain stimulation may reduce intrusive memories in people with PTSD.
Neural 'on/off' switch discovery may shed light on sex differences in social behavior
What makes this neural cluster unusual is its binary activity pattern: it is consistently active in females but largely inactive in males, only turning on during major social or reproductive events.
How not to care online: Survival guide for staying human
Your nervous system is under siege, and the people creating that content are counting on exactly this reaction.
'Zombie' cells may cause common form of epilepsy - study
The researchers found that clearing away damaged but undying brain cells (known as zombie cells) in mouse models of epilepsy reduced the number of seizures and improved the rodents’ memory.
Scientists find proof of brain activity measurably boosting vaccine response
The study suggests that activating the brain’s reward system before vaccination can enhance antibody production.
New study: Five simple steps that keep the brain younger
These are the small lifestyle changes that may keep the brain about eight years younger — and over time as well.
Israeli scientists unlock genetic links to Autism, brain disorder using CRISPR tech -study
The study used large-scale CRISPR gene-editing technology to systematically determine which genes are required as embryonic stem cells develop into brain cells.
Scientifically proven: Winter foods that help prevent dementia
Does rainy weather make you want to eat something comforting? Here is a list of foods that are not only tasty, but are scientifically proven to support improved concentration and memory. Enjoy.
