Brain Health
Research Reveals How Social and Economic Hardship in Local Communities May Contribute to Higher Dementia Rates
Cambridge researchers have revealed new evidence explaining why living in a socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhood may raise a person’s likelihood of developing dementia. Their study suggests that the environment in which…
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The Moving Body, the Hydraulic Brain: Exploring Fluid Shifts in the Brain
The brain is more mechanically connected to the body than previously understood, according to new…
Lingering Effects: How Early Substance Use Leaves Its Mark on the Brain
Young adults who frequently use substances may face lasting consequences for memory later in life,…
Mediterranean-style eating could strengthen mitochondrial pathways supporting cardiovascular and cognitive health
A new study from researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology suggests that…
The Brain’s Internal Compass Stability May Hold the Key to Memory Longevity
A discovery by McGill University researchers sheds light on how memories can endure over time,…
Brain Health
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…
Extensive Research on Cannabis Reveals Effects on Working Memory
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open investigates the effects of both recent and long-term cannabis use on brain…