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What happens in the brain when habits form?

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  There are a million things that we do every day without thinking. Brushing our teeth, drying our hair after a shower, and unlocking our phone screen so we can check our messages are all part of our routine. But what takes place in the brain as we learn a new habit? Habits drive our lives — so much so that sometimes we might want to break the habit, as the saying goes, and experience something new. But habits are a useful tool; when we do something enough times, we become effortlessly good at it, which is perhaps why Aristotle reportedly believed that “excellence […] is not an act but a habit.” 
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Explore New X-Ray Technology

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  The new technology excels at determining different shapes and types of matter – a capability that conventional X-rays could only match by using prohibitively high doses of radiation. As such, the researchers say it could be used to identify tumors in living tissue earlier and spot smaller cracks and defects in materials. The breakthrough is the result of a major five-year international project funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and led by UCL engineers. This vast potential for th e new technology is already beginning to be explored.
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Osteoarthritis: What Do We Need to Know

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  Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic joint condition. A joint is where two bones come together. The ends of these bones are covered with protective tissue called cartilage. With OA, this cartilage breaks down, causing the bones within the joint to rub together. This can cause pain, stiffness, and other symptoms. OA occurs most often in older people, although it can occur in adults of any age. OA is also called degenerative joint disease, degenerative arthritis, and wear-and-tear arthritis.
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Baking soda: A safe treatment for arthritis?

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  Baking soda has been used as a home remedy for generations due to its antacid properties. Yet its benefits run even deeper, and new research may explain why it is an effective aid in the treatment of autoimmune diseases such as arthritis. Mesothelial cells line the internal organs as well as many different cavities in the body. Not only do they prevent organs and other internal tissue from sticking together, they also serve other functions, not all of which have been studied in detail. In the new study, O’Connor and team tested the effect that a baking soda solution would have first on rats, and then on healthy human participants, and they noted that it influenced an intriguing mechanism.  But, in addition to this, it also seems to tell the mesothelial cells that line the spleen to “take it easy,” because there is no threat. Prime Cure is your one-stop clinic for all of your dental health requirements. We think that a successful practise relies around keeping people hap...
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