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Dogs show human-like brain activity when they restrain themselves

When we tell a dog "no" and it resists temptation, what happens in its brain? New research from the Department of Ethology at ELTE and the HUN-REN Research Centre of Natural Sciences suggests that dogs may do more than respond automatically: When they restrain their behavior, their brains show a pattern of activity resembling the human neural signature of self-control. The study is published in…

Dogs show human-like brain activity when they restrain themselves

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If you’re on GLP-1 drugs and plan to fast for Yom Kippur, here’s what you need to know

Most people on GLP-1 drugs can safely fast for Yom Kippur or other religious observances, but they may need to plan ahead, take certain precautions or be ready to call it quits if they feel ill.

  • Millions in U.S. take GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, Zepbound.
  • Yom Kippur fast lasts 25 hours, impacting metabolism.
  • GLP-1 drugs can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, constipation, dehydration during fasting.

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