In this clip, philosopher John Searle discusses his approach to the mind-body problem known as “biological naturalism.” Searle believes that neither dualism nor materialism can adequately account for consciousness, but that the mind can still be studied as a purely biological phenomena.
The Brain
Aging may seem unavoidable, but that’s not necessarily so when it comes to the brain. So say researchers in the April 27th issue of the Cell Press journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences explaining that it is what you do in old age that matters more when it comes to maintaining a youthful brain not what [...]
A new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that certain berries may delay memory decline in older women Boston, MA—Berries are good for you, that’s no secret. But can strawberries and blueberries actually keep your brain sharp in old age? A new study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) finds that a [...]
About Terry Wahls, MD Dr. Terry Wahls discovered how to properly meet the dietary needs of her ailing body. By accessing the latest research on multiple sclerosis, she designed a healthy diet to personally treat her illness, which eventually freed her from her chair. Click here to read more about her.
Neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks talks about the link between music, memory, and feelings. Go on to the second video and witness the benefits music has on patients afflicted with serious memory problems. Whether you or a loved one is facing a challenging health condition or is relatively healthy, living at home, or in a care [...]
UCLA-launched partnership identifies genes that boost or lessen risk of brain atrophy, mental illness and Alzheimer’s disease In the world’s largest brain study to date, a team of more than 200 scientists from 100 institutions worldwide collaborated to map the human genes that boost or sabotage the brain’s resistance to a variety of mental illnesses [...]
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