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The IBHCRP: Breaking Down the Walls that Separate Physical and Mental Health

By gir0 | Meditation & Mind-Body, Neurology, Psychiatry | 1 comment | 27 June, 2019 | 0

What if there was a simple way to help individuals prioritize their emotional health just as much as their physical health?

Research Shows that Memory Function in Adolescents Improves After 30 Days of Cannabis Abstinence

By gir0 | Neurology | 0 comment | 8 November, 2018 | 0

Teens and young adults who abstained from cannabis use for a month improved performance on memory and cognitive function tests.

5 Health Benefits of Meditation Backed by Scientists at Mass General

By MGH Research Institute | Meditation & Mind-Body | 0 comment | 1 November, 2018 | 0

Meditation is an ancient practice that has been used for centuries to achieve a state of calmness and clarity. While it was commonly associated with certain religious practices, it has made its way into everyday Western culture, with increasing amounts of research showing it has several positive health benefits. Herbert Benson, MD, is an internationallyRead more

Could Folic Acid Help Reduce the Rates of Autism and Schizophrenia?

By gir0 | Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychiatry, Schizophrenia | 0 comment | 2 October, 2018 | 0

Folate levels have, once again, become an area of interest for a Massachusetts General Hospital -based research team after finding that increased in utero folic acid exposure is associated with changes in brain development later in life that could reduce the risk of psychosis and schizophrenia.

Research Your Resolution: Reduce Your Stress and Anxiety with Meditation

By mghresearch | Meditation & Mind-Body, Psychiatry, Women in Science | 1 comment | 29 January, 2018 | 0

If you want to reduce your level of stress and anxiety in 2018, our imaging studies have shown that the regular practice of meditation can change how the brain works.

Researchers and Clinicians Revolutionize Prevention Efforts for Brain Disease

By mghresearch | Alzheimer's Disease, Clinical Care Research, Neurology | 1 comment | 15 September, 2017 | 0

The Institute for Brain Health at Mass General is revolutionizing the way we treat brain disease by developing new strategies for prevention, risk reduction and early treatment.

More Than Just a Pastime: How Video Games Change Your Brain

By mghresearch | Neurology, Population Health & Outcomes, Psychiatry, Technology | 1 comment | 2 August, 2017 | 0

Video games can change how you pay attention, improving sustained and selective attentions. It also means that the areas in the brain responsible for attention need less stimuli to activate.

Both Patients and Researchers Have a Role to Play in Preserving Brain Function

By mghresearch | Alzheimer's Disease, Neurology | 0 comment | 20 July, 2017 | 0

Brain health is key to living a long and happy life. Here are some tips for improving brain health.

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