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As people live longer than ever before, maintaining cognitive health into old age has become a critical concern. While it is widely accepted that some…
Brain Health
Bereavement and Financial Strain May Heighten Alzheimer’s Risk and Affect Brain Structure
Chronic stress, particularly stemming from major life upheavals, can exert a profound influence on brain health. A new study led by researchers at the Barcelona…
Promising New Target in the Brain Unveils Potential Breakthrough for Parkinson’s Therapy
Groundbreaking research from the University of Sydney has revealed a newly identified brain protein involved in the progression of Parkinson’s disease, along with a promising…
Regular Physical Activity Could Help Preserve Cognitive Function
Physical activity has long been recognised as a key component of overall health and wellbeing. Still, new research from the University of Georgia (UGA) sheds…
Neighbourhood Environment Linked to Inflammation and Early Signs of Dementia
A recent study, published on June 25, 2025, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, has drawn attention to the possible…
Associations Between Gut Microbiota, Food Insecurity, and Cognitive Decline Risk in Adults
A recent study, partially led by researchers at Mount Sinai, has unveiled a significant relationship between the composition of the gut microbiome and the risk…
Exercise shown to protect the brain at the cellular level in Alzheimer’s disease
In a groundbreaking study combining cutting-edge genetic tools with an established model of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers from Mass General Brigham, in collaboration with colleagues at…
Breakthrough in Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Preserving Memory in Alzheimer’s Patients
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have unveiled a pioneering gene therapy that offers new hope in the fight against…
Study Finds Connection Between Brain Health and Socioeconomic Standing
In a landmark international study, researchers have drawn on genetic data from nearly one million individuals to examine the links between socioeconomic status (SES) and…
Recent scientific research reveals possible connection between microplastics in heavily processed foods and brain function
A groundbreaking collection of four papers published in the May edition of Brain Medicine has brought together growing evidence that microplastics from ultra-processed foods may…
The Role of Brain Insulin Resistance in Connecting Alzheimer’s Disease and Epilepsy
Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have demonstrated in animal models that insulin resistance in the brain could be a key…
Preliminary research links prolonged work hours to changes in brain structure
Preliminary research published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine suggests that long working hours may physically alter the brain’s structure, particularly in regions responsible for emotional…