There's more to blinking than meets the eye

There's more to blinking than meets the eye

Neurology / Neuroscience

There's more to blinking than meets the eye In an unusual experiment, researchers demonstrate that the duration of a blink during conversation can influence the length of someone's answer.

How meditation impacts the way we learn Meditation can influence many aspects of health and well-being. Now, new evidence suggests that it also affects how the brain learns from past experience.

What to know about encephalopathy Encephalopathy refers to a range of conditions that damage the brain's structure or function. This includes brain damage and brain disease. In this article, we look at the types, causes, symptoms, and treatments of encephalopathy.

What do brain lesions mean in multiple sclerosis? As multiple sclerosis (MS) progresses, lesions may form in the brain. With magnetic resonance imaging, doctors can use the lesions to track the progress of the condition. Learn more about the process of scanning for brain lesions, and how they might affect the symptoms and progress of MS.

The uterus plays a role in memory, study finds According to a recent study conducted in an animal model, the uterus appears to interact with the brain, and its removal can affect some cognitive skills.

19 natural remedies for a headache Headaches are a common complaint. Fortunately, there are many natural and home remedies a person can use to get relief. Learn about them here.

New brain circuit that controls anxiety found Using genetically modified mice, scientists have uncovered a brain circuit that regulates anxiety and could be a treatment target for related disorders.