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A study shows that mindfulness training can lead to altered states of consciousness, such as disembodiment and unity.

Ozempic/Wegovy is associated with lower risk of cognitive problems and nicotine dependence.

The study supports the “expertise-plus-release” theory of creative flow, indicating that expertise and the ability to release control are essential for achieving deep creative states.

Live music elicits stronger and more consistent activity in the amygdala than recorded music, indicating heightened emotional responses.

The study’s insights align with human research, suggesting a combined approach of passive exposure and active training could enhance complex skill learning.

Handwriting activates more complex brain connectivity than typing, beneficial for learning and memory.

Early language comprehension in babies begins as young as 6 months, with a notable improvement around the first birthday.

Dopamine levels significantly increase in the brain’s reward center when interacting with a life partner compared to a casual acquaintance.

Researchers found that romantic love significantly alters brain activity, with a heightened focus on the loved one.

Excessive optimism is associated with lower cognitive skills, such as verbal fluency, fluid reasoning, numerical reasoning, and memory.

Positive personality traits like conscientiousness and extraversion are linked to a lower dementia risk.

Caffeine, a common stimulant in coffee and tea, acts as an adenosine receptor antagonist in the brain, influencing synaptic strength and plasticity processes such as long-term potentiation (LTP).