Tag: the brain
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Researchers Prove That Taking Breaks Can Actually Activate the Brain
A new German study reveals that taking āmental breaksā can help activate the brain throughout the day. Cramming before an exam provides the perfect example of this. Despite acquiring new knowledge, we tend to forget it as quickly as we learned it. Those who earn the highest exam scores usually space their learning out over…
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Why Memories Fade Over Time, According to Science
You might wonder why your memories fade after a while. Can you remember all the details of your childhood, for instance? Probably not; most people just remember a few important events like birthdays or family trips. But, what causes these āblipsā in memory over the years? Scientists believe they have found the answer. A team…
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Researchers Reveal How Loneliness Manifests in the Brain
A new study discovered a certain type of signature in the brains of those who experience frequent feelings of loneliness. This signature makes them stand out from others who donāt feel lonely as often. In lonely people, researchers noticed variations in the volume of certain brain regions and differences in how those regions communicate with…
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Researchers Explain What Happens To Your Brain When You Learn Something New
I have fought against the idea that just because Iām older I canāt reform my old mentalities, use new inventions, or learn something new.Ā Case in point, I took up mobile gaming of RPGās and strategy games, learned how to play trading card games, let go of my old biases about anime, and questioned my…