Sticking to values activates ‘ethics’ part of brain
January 23rd, 2012 - 12:51 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 23 (IANS) Sticking to values even in the face of temptations, including money, activates an area of the brain tied with rules-based, ethical thought processes.
Simply told, decision-making ... Read more...
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Beliefs, disbeliefs about God governed by same cerebral areas
October 12th, 2009 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 12 (IANS) When it comes to religion, believers and non-believers appear to think very differently. But such beliefs or disbeliefs about God are governed by the same cerebral areas, says ... Read more...
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MRI methods can show bone marrow stem cells’ viability as brain-repairing therapy
August 20th, 2009 - 1:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 20 (ANI): Researchers at Tel Aviv University have offered new hope for people with incurable neurodegenerative diseases like Huntington's, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's by showing that the viability of stem cells ... Read more...
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Energy drinks stoke brain to boost athletic performances
April 16th, 2009 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
New York, April 16 (IANS) Sugary drinks and sweets can really boost athletic performance in endurance events, but how?
Ed Chambers and colleagues not only show that sugary drinks can significantly boost performance ... Read more...
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New neuro-imaging technique spots Alzheimer’s 18 months earlier
June 18th, 2008 - 5:22 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, June 18 (ANI): A neuro-imaging technique developed in the US, called PiB PET, may help spot Alzheimer's disease 18 months earlier, according to an Australian study.Professor David Ames, a ... Read more...
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Computers can pinpoint Alzheimer’s disease faster
February 26th, 2008 - 2:05 pm ICT by admin
London, Feb 26 (IANS) Computers may enable a faster, cheaper and more accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease than conventional approaches, according to recent findings published in the journal Brain. The new method ... Read more...
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Exercise beneficial for aging brain, Alzheimer’s
November 14th, 2007 - 2:13 am ICT by admin
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