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5-Min Science: Dr. Vivek Murthy Warns That Alcohol Is a Carcinogen
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy sounded the alarm about alcohol's cancer risks in Alcohol and Cancer Risk 2025.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 146 min read
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5-Min Science: The Case for a More Nuanced View of Hallucinations
We need to differentiate adaptive or benign sensory experiences from those requiring therapeutic intervention.
Zachary Meehan
Jan 138 min read
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Alpha Peak Frequency Power and Mitochondria
Alpha peak frequency power represents a fundamental biomarker that reveals cognitive efficiency and neural integrity.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 1213 min read
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5-Min Science: ADHD Symptoms Can Fluctuate Across the Menstrual Cycle
Consider hormonal cycles when diagnosing and treating ADHD in women.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 113 min read
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5-Min Science: Music as Medicine
Neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Levitin has discovered that music is medicine for the brain.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 116 min read
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5-Min Science: Dopamine Detox Science
"Lowering dopamine" is scientifically meaningless.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 95 min read
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A Comprehensive Breathing Myths Guide
Breathing ensures healthy CO2 levels. The main functions of breathing are gas exchange and acid-base (pH) regulation.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 725 min read
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5-Min Science: Childhood Post-Traumatic Stress
Children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to trauma due to their developmental stage and limited coping mechanisms.
Zachary Meehan
Jan 36 min read
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5-Min Science: The Tragic History of Human Brainwaves
The true history of the discovery of human brainwaves is far more complex and darker than most people realize.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 24 min read
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5-Min Science: Neurofeedback for Alcohol Use Disorder
The emphasis on craving reduction and detailed documentation of individual responses provide a valuable model for future research.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 25 min read
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5-Min Science: Prefrontal tDCS for Smoking Cessation
tDCS might help, but it won't work miracles if someone isn't committed.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 27 min read
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Challenging Neuron Dogma
This post examines several commonly held dogmas about brain function, providing updated insights based on recent research.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 119 min read
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5-Min Science: The Unbearable Slowness of Being
The brain processes 10 bits per second compared with gigabit broadband rates.
BioSource Faculty
Dec 26, 20247 min read
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5-Min Science: Emotion Dysregulation Is a Core Symptom of Adult ADHD
Emotional dysregulation plays a crucial role in adult ADHD.
Zachary Meehan
Dec 25, 20245 min read
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5-Min Science: An Open-Label Theta Burst Stimulation Trial for Early-Stage Alzheimer's
Google Illuminate discussion of Open label pilot of personalized, neuroimaging-guided theta burst stimulation in early-stage Alzheimer’s.
BioSource Faculty
Dec 23, 20246 min read
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5-Min Science: The Brain-Heart Connection
Have you ever wondered how your brain influences your heartbeat?
BioSource Faculty
Dec 23, 20244 min read
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5-Min Science: Childhood ADHD Persists Into Adulthood
Childhood ADHD often persists into adulthood.
BioSource Faculty
Dec 22, 20244 min read
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5-Min Science: COVID-19's Impact on the Brain
Darius Rountree-Harrison offers vital insights for clinicians dealing with both acute cases and long-COVID patients.
BioSource Faculty
Dec 22, 20247 min read
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Anger Contributes to Heart Disease: What You Can Do About It
Biofeedback can increase awareness of early anger warning signs (e.g., cold hands and muscle tension).
BioSource Faculty
Dec 19, 202414 min read
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The Basal Ganglia Are More Than a Motor Circuit
The basal ganglia are involved in psychopathology and a broad range of cognitive, affective, and motivational processes.
BioSource Faculty
Dec 15, 202414 min read
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