When you slip into sleep, it’s easy to imagine that your brain shuts down, but University of Michigan research suggests that groups of neurons activated during prior learning keep humming, tattooing memories into your brain. U-M researchers have been studying…
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4 vaccine rollout challenges, according to a darden health care expert
Many people around the world have a common question on their mind: When can I get the COVID-19 vaccine? The production and distribution of such a vaccine—the most promising tool (along with mask-wearing) for lifting the world out of the…
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Synced brains: How to bond with your kids – according to neuroscience
Many people across the world are still living under tough restrictions or lockdowns because of the pandemic, staying home as much as possible. This means that a lot of parents are spending more time than ever with their children. But…
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COVID-19 heightens urgency of advanced care planning, according to study
No one likes to think about their own mortality. But COVID-19 has shoved life’s dark questions to the forefront: “What if I’m hooked to a ventilator and can’t speak?” “If my heart stops beating, do I want to be resuscitated?”…
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You're Probably Using Way More Toothpaste Than You Really Need, According to This Dentist
What's a toothpaste commercial without a pristine toothbrush and a plump swish of toothpaste across the top of the bristles? Well, get ready to have your mind blown: The amount of toothpaste we should actually be using on our teeth…
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What to expect when your baby’s in the NICU, according to a neonatologist
No matter how many prenatal classes you take, or pregnancy books you read, nothing really prepares you for having a baby — and that’s with a normal, textbook delivery. But what about when things don’t go according to plan? If you…
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Here’s who should wear face masks at home, according to experts
We hear you that face masks are a downright pain, particularly if they don’t fit properly. At the same time, masks, social distancing, and hand washing are the only known deterrents against the pandemic. And the facts are scary: Johns Hopkins…
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