Saga Mind and Body

11/12/2025

"In humans, who are mainly active during daylight hours, the capacity for learning and memory formation may peak during the twilight period approaching sunset. In other words, the best time to study or learn something new may be before bedtime."

Our brains do not react in a fixed, mechanical way like electronic circuits. Even if we see the same scene every day on our commute to work, what we feel—and whether it leaves a lasting impression—depends on our internal state at that moment. For example, your commute may be a blur if you're too...

11/06/2025

HRV training. Taking it to the next level.

Researchers have found that HRV is a useful metric to assess athletic performance, and a higher HRV has been associated with enhanced aerobic capacity.

11/06/2025

Biofeedback wearables have come a long way in the past few years.

The Vitals app remains the key 24/7 wellness-tracking feature of the Apple Watch. Here's how to get the most out of it.

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

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10/29/2025

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10/28/2025

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10/20/2025

For the first time, an artificial eye implant, the PRIMA System, has restored reading vision to blind patients by transforming light into signals the brain interprets as sight. This breakthrough in neurotechnology paves the way for approved treatments and excites people like us who are committed to sharing the latest advancements in brain science and mental wellness.

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Electronic Eye Implant Restores Reading Vision in AMD

For the first time, blind patients have regained reading vision through an artificial eye implant.

The PRIMA System—an ultra-thin microchip combined with AR glasses—restored the ability to read in 84% of people with severe vision loss from geographic atrophy caused by dry AMD.

The technology transforms infrared light into electrical signals that the brain interprets as sight.

The findings pave the way for the first approved treatment for advanced dry AMD, offering new independence and hope for those living in darkness.

10/18/2025

Researchers analyzed brain scans from over 19,000 people and discovered that around age 44, the brain’s neural networks start to destabilize, peaking around 67 before plateauing in later life. This instability means different regions of the brain aren’t communicating as efficiently—a key factor in cognitive decline.

These two decades may be the most important

10/18/2025

10/17/2025

“Childhood trauma is not only a painful psychological experience but also leaves lasting biological marks at the molecular and brain levels”

New research reveals that child maltreatment leaves measurable biological “scars” on DNA, altering brain structure and function.