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Imagine your brain like a giant amusement park, with different attractions and roller coasters. Well, sometimes migraines can be like a wild roller coaster ride for your brain, causing pounding headaches, sensitivity to light and sound, and even nausea. But did you know that having migraines might also be linked to a higher risk of […]
Imagine watching a visual illusion that constantly switches between two different images. This phenomenon, called multistable perception, allows researchers to explore how our brain processes and integrates sensory information. As we age, however, these processes start to slow down, resulting in fewer perceptual reversals. To understand the neural changes underlying this effect, scientists conducted a […]
Imagine you’re a garden with little sprinklers. You rely on a proper water flow to keep your plants healthy and vibrant. But sometimes, the pipes get clogged, and water can’t flow freely. This can lead to withered plants, reduced growth, and overall poor garden health. Well, our brain is like a garden too, and when […]
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