Brain Health
Traumatic Childhood Events Hasten Brain Ageing
"Stress and trauma during childhood—ranging from abuse and neglect to domestic violence, substance misuse, criminality within the family, or the loss of a parent—profoundly impact a significant portion of our…
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Your neighbourhood could influence your brain’s wellbeing, new research reveals
A new study from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine has found that the…
Supporting close friends brings emotional rewards for older adults
Older adults who offer practical help to close friends—such as running errands, cooking meals, or…
What your brain does to keep you sharp as you age
Do you naturally see the best in people, or are you quick to notice signs…
The Lasting Health Impacts of Incarceration
A new study has found that older adults who have experienced incarceration face significantly poorer…
Brain Health
Groundbreaking Study Identifies Sedentary Lifestyle as a Standalone Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease
More than six million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, a figure that continues to grow as the population…
Keeping Your Brain Sharp: The Role of Exercise
When Ulrik Wisløff and Atefe R. Tari from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) released their book “Microtraining…
Sleep Proven Vital for Brain’s Memory Management, Baycrest Researchers Report
Although the positive influence of sleep on cognitive function has been recognised for some time, researchers at Baycrest have now…
Diabetes Disrupts the Brain’s Memory and Reward Systems, Study Finds
Groundbreaking research from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has unveiled new insights into how Type 2 diabetes may…
Study Finds Weight Training May Shield Ageing Brains from Dementia
The advantages of weight training have long been recognised, particularly in promoting physical strength, building muscle mass, reducing body fat,…
Traumatic Childhood Events Hasten Brain Ageing
"Stress and trauma during childhood—ranging from abuse and neglect to domestic violence, substance misuse, criminality within the family, or the…
Postponed REM Sleep May Indicate Early Alzheimer’s Disease
Recent scientific discoveries have illustrated that the quality and quantity of our sleep may play a crucial role in our…
Scientists Discover Unexpected Connection to Stroke Risk
Divorce can profoundly affect children's mental health, with new research from The University of Texas at Arlington suggesting these impacts…