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Do fat levels influence our memory?

Do fat levels influence our memory?

High levels of LDL cholesterol, often called "bad cholesterol," are a well-known risk factor for heart disease. Given the connections between heart health and brain health, it seems logical that cholesterol may also influence memory and thinking skills. While some studies support this idea, the evidence is mixed

How the brain makes shopping decisions

How the brain makes shopping decisions

Online shopping has become a central part of modern life, but the hidden processes that drive our choices remain largely unexplored. But how does the brain help us decide when shopping online? And how is the brain subject to marketing strategies with us brain-owners not even realizing it? This study

The hormonal clock: Sex differences in sleep cycles

The hormonal clock: Sex differences in sleep cycles

Men and women experience sleep differently, and these variations stem from biological differences rather than lifestyle or environment alone. Sleep disorders such as insomnia, hypersomnia, and sleep phase disorders appear more frequently in one sex than the other, with women often reporting greater sleep disturbances. These differences are partly due

The science behind tattoo aesthetics: Beauty perception

The science behind tattoo aesthetics: Beauty perception

Tattoos, long a subject of cultural and artistic debate, have recently gained attention from scientists studying how people perceive beauty. This research investigates how tattoos affect our judgment of physical attractiveness. By manipulating images of male and female models to display varying degrees of tattoo coverage, researchers analyzed the responses

Dominance: How social rank affect brain health - a fishy study

Dominance: How social rank affect brain health - a fishy study

In social animals, stress from competing for dominance or coping with subordination can influence brain health by inducing oxidative stress. Oxidative stress occurs when an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body leads to cellular damage. In the brain, it contributes to aging, neurodegenerative diseases, and cognitive decline,

How vision guides our steps in natural terrain: The brainscience of choosing paths

How vision guides our steps in natural terrain: The brainscience of choosing paths

Walking through rugged landscapes isn’t just a matter of putting one foot in front of the other; it’s a complex dance between vision, decision-making, and physical movement. Researchers have now explored how humans navigate uneven ground. Their findings reveal that walkers rely heavily on visual information to select

Misokinesia: When repetitive movements drive people crazy

Misokinesia: When repetitive movements drive people crazy

Misokinesia is a condition where people are highly sensitive to others’ repetitive movements, like fidgeting or tapping. These movements trigger intense emotional reactions, including discomfort, anger, and distress. In this qualitative study, a group of people suffering from misokinesia was interviewed to explore the experiences of those with misokinesia sensitivity