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Daily routine affects pain and mood

Scientists from the University of Missouri have found that maintaining a consistent daily routine can significantly improve well-being, including reducing...

Two neural pathways control our habits

Habits are repetitive actions that become automatic over time: the brain moves from conscious choices to automatic actions. It is...

Stomach helps the brain form memories

We are used to thinking that memory is exclusively the brain’s responsibility. However, a new study by scientists from the...

Photo calorie trackers may underestimate the energy value of dishes

Modern calorie counting apps are increasingly using artificial intelligence to determine the composition and calorie content of a dish based...

Limiting meal times can support cognitive function

Scientists from Rutgers University have presented data from a pilot clinical trial that points to the potential benefits of limiting...

Chronic financial difficulties accelerate brain aging

Chronic lack of money and constant financial difficulties in early and middle age are associated with faster age-related cognitive decline...

Cellular changes in the hippocampus can lead to dementia

A new study has revealed a previously unknown mechanism of brain aging: in the hippocampus, an area critical for learning...

Almost 49,000 brain scans revealed signs of aging

Scientists have discovered that different neurological and mental conditions accelerate brain aging in their own way and leave characteristic imprints...

New molecule could be the key to regulating sleep

Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and several other research centers in China have discovered a natural molecule that...