Why Do We Need Sleep?
TEHRAN (ANA)- A new study reveals that a buildup of metabolism in specialized brain cells is what triggers the need for sleep.
Owning Smartphone before 13 Linked to Alarming Mental Health Declines
TEHRAN (ANA)- Experts identify four urgent priorities after findings reveal that smartphone users under 13 are more likely to report various problems, including suicidal thoughts.
Do Meditation Apps Really Work?
TEHRAN (ANA)- Meditation apps have been shown to lower blood pressure, lessen repetitive negative thoughts, and even influence gene expression linked to inflammation.
Psychologists Reveal Surprising Reason ‘Happy’ Life May Leave You Empty
TEHRAN (ANA)- New research indicates that psychological richness, defined as a life filled with experiences that change one’s perspective, may be just as important as happiness or meaning.
Common Food Additive Solves Decades-Long Neuroscience Problem
TEHRAN (ANA)- A food additive made mass production of brain organoids possible and researchers can now study development and disease at scale.
Mount Everest Air Offers Clues to Parkinson’s Treatment
TEHRAN (ANA)- Low-oxygen air both prevented and reversed symptoms in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease.
Why Forgiving Yourself Is So Hard?
TEHRAN (ANA)- New research uncovers why self-forgiveness is so elusive.
Dementia Often Mistaken for Normal Aging, Leading to Years of Delay
TEHRAN (ANA)- Many people with dementia endure long delays, often over 3 years, before receiving a diagnosis, with even longer waits for younger patients.
Your Phone Can Detect Hidden Mental Health Risks
TEHRAN (ANA)- Digital traces from smartphones may help flag early mental health risks, and shared behavior patterns could offer clues across diagnoses.
Scientists Discover Brain’s ‘Reset Button’ That Separates Your Memories
TEHRAN (ANA)- A brainstem region helps punctuate memories, and stress may block its ability to mark new experiences.