NPR’s health reporters followed the emerging science on what keeps our brains and our minds healthy. Here are highlights of the studies that piqued our readers’ interest the most.
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When kindness becomes a habit, it improves our health
Whether it’s volunteering at a local school or taking soup to a sick neighbor, improving the welfare of others can also improve our own physical and mental health, a sizable body of research shows.
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A scientist took a psychedelic drug — and watched his own brain ‘fall apart’
Scientists scanned the brains of people who took psilocybin, including a member of the research team. The scans showed how the drug disrupts key networks, potentially enhancing brain plasticity.
