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Check out the breaking neuroscience news from the Society for Neuroscience’s 2021 annual meeting.
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Moment-to-moment fluctuations in brain activity decline with age, but a new study shows it’s possible to boost them.
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By blocking a brain chemical that makes us sleepy, caffeine helps us feel more awake and alert.
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The COVID-19 pandemic sparked increased interest in the effects of social isolation on our brains and mental health.
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Eating tasty food activates our brain’s reward system and makes us crave more.
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Soft sounds and gentle touches can trigger so-called “brain tingles.” Here’s why.
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I Love You With My Whole Brain: The Neuroscience of Love
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