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Your teens’ sleep habits may affect how their brains work
Your teens’ sleep habits may affect how their brains work A new study found that teenagers’ sleep habits can affect how their brains work, particularly when it comes to decision-making, self-reflection, and processing information. Adolescents who get less sleep are more likely to exhibit behavioral issues such as acting out, poor impulse control, and aggressiveness, […]
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Is methylene blue really a brain booster? A pharmacologist explains the science
Is methylene blue really a brain booster? A pharmacologist explains the science Methylene blue, a synthetic dye originally created as a fabric dye, has been touted online as a “nootropic agent” that enhances cognitive function and boosts brain energy, but evidence supporting its health benefits is scarce. The chemical has some serious risks, including interactions […]
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Listen: How dementia changes how people act
Listen: How dementia changes how people act Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease in people under the age of 65, and one of its key signs is changes in behavior. A neurologist, Bruce Miller, has spent decades observing people with FTD at the University of San Francisco’s Memory and Aging Center to […]
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Chronic stress contributes to cognitive decline and dementia risk – 2 healthy-aging experts explain what you can do about it
Chronic stress contributes to cognitive decline and dementia risk – 2 healthy-aging experts explain what you can do about it Chronic stress is linked to cognitive decline and dementia risk, with a recent study finding that 42% of Americans may develop dementia between ages 55-95. Stressful events and social isolation can exacerbate cognitive aging, making […]
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Popular diabetes drugs may protect against Alzheimer’s
Popular diabetes drugs may protect against Alzheimer’s Researchers have found that popular diabetes drugs may offer protective effects against Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. A study published in JAMA Neurology found a statistically significant association between lower risk of Alzheimer’s and the use of GLP-1RAs and SGLT2is compared to other glucose-lowering medications. The two diabetes […]
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Natural compound from fruits may slow ALS and dementia
Natural compound from fruits may slow ALS and dementia Researchers have discovered that kaempferol, a natural antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables like kale and berries, may help slow ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and dementia by supporting nerve cell health. The compound has been shown to improve energy production, reduce muscle atrophy, and ease stress […]
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Your time in high school affects your Alzheimer’s risk
Your time in high school affects your Alzheimer’s risk A new study reveals that high school contexts, opportunities, and outcomes play a significant role in shaping midlife cognition, even among individuals with the same completed degrees. The quality of one’s high school experience, not just degree attainment, affects brain health decades later, according to lead […]
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How early-life stress can ‘reprogram’ the brain
How early-life stress can ‘reprogram’ the brain New research reveals how childhood adversity shapes the brain and behavior. Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world’s children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and up-to-the-minute review of research in this domain, researchers […]
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‘Midlife window’ could be key for preventing brain decline
‘Midlife window’ could be key for preventing brain decline Researchers have identified a critical “midlife window” for preventing age-related brain decline. The new study in PNAS has unveiled that brain aging follows a distinct yet nonlinear trajectory with critical transition points. “This represents a paradigm shift in how we think about brain aging prevention.” The […]
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Eye changes may be early warning for Alzheimer’s
Eye changes may be early warning for Alzheimer’s Researchers have identified that an eye condition affecting the retina, the light-sensing tissue in the back of the eye, may serve as an early indicator for Alzheimer’s disease. Their findings offer new insights into the potential use of retinal changes as early biomarkers for Alzheimer’s, which could […]
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