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Dietary tweaks can quickly change your brain for the better
Dietary tweaks can quickly change your brain for the better Dietary tweaks can measurably lower levels of brain chemicals associated with inflammation and memory problems, according to a new study. A two-week low-calorie or low-carbohydrate diet improved liver fat and reduced levels of neurometabolites in patients with early-stage fatty liver disease. Nearly all participants (97%) […]
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Traumatic brain injury ups risk for brain cancer
Traumatic brain injury ups risk for brain cancer A new study found that adults who have suffered a moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more likely to develop brain cancer. The study, which examined over 150,000 civilian adults, found that patients with a mild TBI were not associated with a greater risk for brain cancer, […]
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Can inflammation actually protect aging brains against decline?
Can inflammation actually protect aging brains against decline? A new study published in Cell Reports suggests that inflammation may actually protect aging brains against decline, challenging long-held assumptions about the immune molecule STING. Mice genetically engineered to lack STING had worse memory and movement problems, mimicking senility and frailty seen in people with dementia and […]
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Immune cells are key to teen brain wiring
Immune cells are key to teen brain wiring Researchers have discovered that microglia, the brain’s immune cells, play a key role in wiring the adolescent brain during adolescence. The frontal cortex, responsible for executive functions such as empathy and decision-making, undergoes profound changes during adolescence, which can set the stage for neurodevelopmental disorders like schizophrenia […]
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Youth athletes, not just professionals, may face mental health risks from repeated traumatic brain injuries
Youth athletes, not just professionals, may face mental health risks from repeated traumatic brain injuries Repeated traumatic brain injuries in youth athletes may lead to mental health risks, including anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and thoughts about ending one’s life. A growing body of research suggests that adolescents and young adult athletes experience traumatic brain injuries […]
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Your teensโ sleep habits may affect how their brains work
Your teensโ 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 โ 2 healthy-aging experts explain what you can do about it
Chronic stress contributes to cognitive decline and dementia risk โ 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 Alzheimerโs
Popular diabetes drugs may protect against Alzheimerโs 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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