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16.01.2024
A new discovery: Researching traumatic stress – it's tied to smaller brain volume
New research reveals that adults with PTSD tend to have smaller cerebellums, a part of the brain responsible for movement coordination and balance. It is unclear whether a smaller cerebellum contributes to the development of PTSD or if PTSD causes the shrinkage.
Kate Yakimchuk research stress cognitive skills health Psychology 16 January 2024
25.12.2023
A new study: Smoking shrinks your brain – now tested
According to a new study, smoking can actually make the brain smaller. While quitting this habit can prevent even more brain tissue loss, it cannot restore the brain to its original size.
Kate Yakimchuk research smoking bad habits intelligence health Psychology 25 December 2023