Brain

Smoking cannabis at an older age? A study shows it may actually help the brain

A new study looked for the first time at how cumulative cannabis use is associated with changes in brain structure and cognitive performance in older age – and the result is encouraging.

|ByMAAYAN HADAD
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Senior citizens enjoy a tour of the Kiryat Meir neighbourhood of Tel Aviv. July 28, 2024.

Nature paper ties SuperAgers to elevated hippocampal neurogenesis

"This is biological proof that their brains are more plastic, and a real discovery that shows that neurogenesis of young neurons in the hippocampus may be a contributing factor," said Tamar Gefen.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The risk is particularly significant among children, whose brains are still in the process of development

A new study found: “Pink noise” may disrupt your sleep quality

A new study indicates that “pink noise,” used to improve sleep, may impair vital stages. The researchers warn of a possible effect on brain activity, especially among children.

|ByNEWS AGENCIES
DR. YA’AKOV (KOBY) CHERNES.

Dr. Ya’akov Chernes on memory, trauma, and the brain’s role in shaping experiences - interview

Expert tells ‘Post’ why brain remembers pain and why it must forget

|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

NooCube Review 2025: Ingredients, Dosage, User Reviews

Looking for an honest NooCube review? We break down the pros, cons, and ingredients of the natural brain booster supplement to help you decide if it’s right for you.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024ByALEXANDRA PRESTON

No link between mobile phones and brain cancer, WHO-backed study says

A new WHO-commissioned review finds no link between mobile phone use and increased brain cancer risk, despite extensive research.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024ByREUTERS
Woman laying her mobile phone down on the table (illustrative)

A backpack and a ventilator: Little Rachel’s first day of preschool - opinion

After a year of intense rehabilitation, four-year-old Rachel, who survived a brain tumor and multiple surgeries, is ready for her first day of preschool, complete with her ventilator.

AUGUST 29, 2024ByMAURIT BEERI
‘THE REHABILITATION of children is fundamentally different from that of adults,’ the writer stresses.

Best Nootropics For Motivation: Top 11 Brain Booster Supplements for Supercharged Drive

AUGUST 28, 2024ByPR

Best Brain Supplements 2024: Enhance Your Memory and Focus

Discover the best brain supplements like FOCL, Mind Lab Pro, and more. Enhance memory, focus, and overall cognitive health with these effective brain boosters.

AUGUST 18, 2024ByCHRISTOPHER WOODS

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AUGUST 14, 2024ByPR

Thesis Supplements: 2024 Review of These Cognitive Enhancers

Wondering if Thesis nootropics can boost your brain power? Our review explores the different Thesis supplements, their potential benefits, and their key ingredients.

AUGUST 13, 2024ByALEXANDRA PRESTON

Israeli man hospitalized after being infected by rare brain-eating amoeba

A 25-year-old in Israel contracts deadly brain inflammation from Naegleria fowleri amoeba at Gai Beach, prompting urgent health inspections and hospitalization in critical condition.

JULY 5, 2024ByAVIHAI CHIIM
Characteristics associated with a case of primary amebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection due to Naegleria fowleri parasites, a brain-eating amoeba.

'Thank you for holding on': Mother of former hostage Noa Argamani passes away

Liora managed to spend her last days with her rescued daughter, who was saved last month by the IDF in Operation Arnon after being held hostage by Hamas for eight months.

JULY 2, 2024ByEYAL GREEN, GADI ZAIG
Rescue hostage Noa Argamani at the funeral of her mother, Liora, who passed away three weeks after Noa was rescued, July 2, 2024.

'This will unlock the full potential of the brain' memory researcher claims

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Sarah Ben-Nun.

JUNE 20, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An illustrative image of a brain.