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ICYMI: Moderate Drinking Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline

And other neuroscience news for the week of June 29, 2020.

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What Causes Muscle Cramps?

Everyone experiences cramps. But we know less about their causes than you might expect.

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The Abrasive Aroma Behind Smelling Salts

Smelling salts can revive someone who fainted, and some athletes have been spotted taking a whiff during games. How does this centuries-old treatment work?

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ICYMI: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked to Dementia

And other neuroscience news for the week of June 22, 2020.

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MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging uses strong magnets and radio waves to look inside your head.

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What Happens to the Brain During a Heatstroke?

When the body’s temperature begins to rise, the brain’s health is on the line.

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Can Neurofeedback Help Kids With ADHD?

L. Eugene Arnold is part of a five-year, NIH-funded study exploring brainwave-controlled videogames as a treatment for ADHD.

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How Microdosing Psychedelic Drugs Affects Mental Health

For years, anecdotal reports suggested microdosing can improve mood and reduce depression and anxiety. Now, scientists are trying to figure out whether it’s all hype, a salve for our unhappiness, or something in between.