Articles By Peter Sergo
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Are Ex-NFL Players' Brains OK Despite The Hype?
Experts claim that a disproportionate number of retired NFL players eventually suffer from a rare brain disorder, CTE. But a recent study challenged the definition of the disease and pointed out that ex-players are actually healthier than average ones. -
The Amnesic Patient That Rocked Neuroscience's World
The brain that belonged to an amnesic patient, Henry Molaison, who arguably received the most attention ever in the field of neuroscience, has been sliced up to create a detailed 3D digital archive that will continue to shed light on memory. -
Our Brain Is A Souped Up Model T Ford With Jet Wings
With a brain like ours, one would expect uniqueness when looking under the hood. But scientists found that many parts of the engine that make us "thinkers" are similar to monkey brain anatomy. -
In A Family Circus, Older Siblings Can Shape Our Mental Development
Kids in large families often score less in language aptitude unless they have an older sibling attuned to them, which helps their language development and academic performance. -
Why Living In The Great Outdoors Is Bad For Our Health
The last 40 years has seen a widening gap between urban and rural dwellers with regard to life expectancy, which experts attribute to access to health care services, smoking and geographical shift in resources. -
Why Colds Make Us Stupid In The Head
For the first time, researchers detected changes in brain metabolism and spatial memory of healthy people after their immune system was activated by a vaccination. The study reveals that our memory is sensitive to even the slightest degree of inflammation. -
Our Minds Turn To Mush Faster When We Can't Hear
Older adults who experience hearing loss also have a higher rate of age-related brain tissue loss, showing how important our ability to hear is for cognitive health later in life. -
Our Noses Are Quick To Tell Who's Ill: Does Sickness Have A Scent?
Our noses can distinguish t-shirts worn by people whose immune systems mimicked very early stages of disease, showing just how sensitive humans are to smelling sickness. -
Marijuana Could Protect NFL Players As Much As Their Helmets
Mounting evidence shows that the active ingredient of medical marijuana saves the brain from further harm after injuries like concussion; something that the NFL should be aware of if they hope to... -
Our Ability To Focus Relies On Clear Lines Of Communication In The Brain
In order to study attention deficits, researchers used electrodes implanted in the brains of epileptic patients to gauge in greater detail the synchrony of activity among different brain regions involved with attention. -
Who Knew That A Chair Could Harm Your Health So Much?
Two studies link a sedentary lifestyle to chronic illnesses and higher mortality but also emphasize the health benefits of staying on your feet as much as possible. -
Feed A Fever, Starve An Epileptic Seizure; Brain Activity Linked To Metabolism
A study looking at inhibitory neurons found a chemical connection between brain cells' metabolism and signaling, which explains how fasting can reduce epilepsy.
