Both are key players in your “fight-or-flight” response, which kicks in when you're under stress and your brain senses danger. And both are used, in certain situations, as medications.

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Former North Melbourne star and coach Danielle Laidley has revealed she needs urgent surgery to deal with a rare brain tumour after receiving a shock diagnosis she says hit her 'like a sledgehammer'.

Researchers at UC San Francisco have achieved a remarkable breakthrough in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, enabling individuals with paralysis to control robotic devices through thought ...

Instead of the brain sending a signal to eat less, sucralose triggers an increase in appetite when consumed in a drink. “Sucralose activates the area in the brain that regulates hunger ...

Ever heard of brain flossing? If yes, great, if not, we need some talking to do as it is trending. Listen to Story The trending wellness practice that aims to clear mental clutter and promote ...

But, when it comes to the brain, a recent study suggests that there’s a point where it begins to age much more rapidly, before leveling off again. So when is it? According to the authors of the ...

The incredible story of broadcaster, journalist, musician and author Clemency Burton-Hill’s recovery following a devastating brain haemorrhage in early 2020. Show more On a bright January ...

A woman who allegedly fell in a toilet cubicle of Beaumont Hospital a day and a half after brain surgery has settled a High Court action for €2 million. The High Court heard Jacinta Flood (57 ...

A BIG Brother star has revealed her brain tumour has grown in a heartbreaking update to fans. The reality star appeared on the Channel 5 version of the fly-on-the-wall programme in 2016.

Emerging evidence suggests that sedentary and unhealthy lifestyles accelerate brain ageing, while regular physical activity, high cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), or a combination of both, can ...

Summary: For the first time, researchers have directly observed dopamine release in the human brain during moments of cognitive flexibility. Using PET imaging, they found that dopamine levels spike in ...