Cells That Fire Together, Wire Together

Hello friends And colleagues,   I thought of so many topics I could talk about today but thought I would start with a basic  principle that relates to all of our experience as human beings. The other day I was in a hurry to work, feeling irritated with a long commute,...

Can being around sick people boost your immune system?

If you’re feeling like your immune system is a little bit sluggish, you would usually avoid the person in your office who is sick. But think again. Well, keep some safe distance, but just looking at someone who is sick could apparently help you out. Some research that...

Does Stress Play a Factor In Breast Cancer?

These news items about stress reduction and cancer survival may be of interest: 1) Stress Management May Have Long-Term Benefits For Cancer Survivors < Snip> Going through a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment can be one of the most stressful events that a...

Memory loss

Dr Maria Wimber, from the University of Birmingham, explained, “Though there has been an emerging belief within the academic field that the brain has this inhibitory mechanism, I think a lot of people are surprised to hear that recalling memories has this darker...

What was I talking about? I cannot remember

Featured Research from universities, journals, and other organizations New images of the brain show the forgetful side effect of frequent recall Date: March 16, 2015 Source: University of Birmingham Summary: A new study has shown how intentional recall is beyond a...