What is Consciousness?

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November 8, 2024 from Scientific American   Could Consciousness Reside in the Brain’s Electric Fields? Consciousness remains one of the most enigmatic aspects of human experience. While traditional neuroscience attributes consciousness to neural firing—the tiny voltage spikes in the brain—a growing body of research suggests that electromagnetic (EM) field effects, specifically ephaptic coupling, may play […]

Yes, We Are Partly Plastic

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November 27, 2024 from Medscape Microplastics, already detected in the lungs, liver, blood, and heart, have now been found in human brains for the first time. This groundbreaking discovery raises important questions about the implications for human health and brain function.   The Discovery: Microplastics in Human Brains A recent case series study examined olfactory […]

Falling Back or Leaping Forward?

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November 1, 2024 from Medscape Is the recent time change causing you to feel like you’re falling back or struggling to leap forward into your routine? As people settle into standard time after the recent clock change, experts are urging awareness of potential health risks associated with disrupted sleep patterns. According to Michael Antle, PhD, […]

How to Burp if You Can’t

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September 9, 2024 from Medscape A rare condition called retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction, also known as no-burp syndrome, has found new attention thanks to discussions on Reddit. The syndrome, caused by a muscle quirk in the esophagus, traps air inside the body, leading to bloating, pain, and discomfort. Patients who receive Botox injections into the affected […]

Green Light for Headaches

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August 9, 2024 from Medscape Light therapy, also known as phototherapy or photobiomodulation, is showing promise as a non-invasive treatment for several conditions, including chronic pain, vision loss, and muscle recovery. With roots dating back to ancient medicine, light therapy has become the subject of modern research, producing promising results for conditions with few treatment […]