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Decoding and explaining consciousness

Feb 2, 2021

Decoding the Neuroscience of Consciousness A growing understanding of consciousness could lead to innovative treatments for brain injuries and phobias. Nature explores how newly developed techniques for measuring brain activity are enabling scientists to refine their...

Alzheimer’s, memories, and your sense of smell analyzed

Jan 26, 2021

Why Alzheimer’s Sufferers Seem Lost in Time and Place Texas Monthly explores new neuroscience research at UT Southwestern that investigates “time cells” and “place cells” to help unlock mysteries of how our memories work. Where Do Memories Form...

Stop negative chatter in your mind, cultivate hope this year, and beat negativity

Jan 19, 2021

How to Stop the Negative Chatter in Your Head “Cognitive reappraisal” is a term psychologists use to refer to the practice of replacing negative thoughts with ones that are both more positive and true. Research shows people who control their self-talk in...

Getting your sleep back to normal, why we dream, and hacking your memory with sleep

Jan 12, 2021

Sleep Reset 2021: Getting Your Sleep Back to Normal The sleep problems that plagued us last year are a lingering problem for many. So how do we reset for 2021 and get our sleep back to normal? U.S. News spoke with experts on not only what to do for a better...

Reboot your brain, try downsizing resolutions, and a January happiness calendar

Jan 5, 2021

Six Ways to ‘Reboot Your Brain’ After a Hard Year of COVID-19 – According to Science Chronic stress impacts the brain, putting us at risk for physical and psychological problems. And for many, last year meant months of anxiety, grief, and loneliness that created a...