Ever wondered why some older folks seem to have a sharper mind than others? It might have something to do with their brain waves and how they handle tougher thinking tasks. A recent study looked into this by comparing two groups of older adults: those with high cognitive reserve (HCR) and those with
People who struggle with smartphone use might experience changes in their brain activity when they take a break from their devices. This is what a recent study found out. The study looked at how the brain behaves when it's not doing anything specific, called resting-state. It compared two groups: th
The brain is pretty good at dealing with interruptions. Scientists looked at how monkey brains work when they are doing memory tasks and get distracted. They found that the brain's activity in the prefrontal cortex (pFC) can return to normal after a distraction. When something distracts the brain,
Humans have long practiced breath control, like alternate nostril breathing. This is an ancient technique from yogic traditions. It has been thought to control brain activity and bodily functions. The brain's left and right sides can have different roles, so scientists wanted to see if breathing thr
Ever wondered how our brains process what we see? It might surprise you that rhythmic brain activity plays a big role! Simply put, our brains use rhythm to adapt and understand visual information. A bunch of recent studies have shown that these rhythms help represent and communicate visual content.
