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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,…

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Why Cooler Bedroom Temperatures Benefit the Heart While You Sleep

Maintaining a bedroom temperature of around 24°C overnight can help reduce stress responses in older adults during sleep, according to…

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Beyond the Night: Researchers Point to Daytime Function as a Core Measure of Insomnia Treatment Success

About one in nine adults experiences chronic insomnia, a condition that reaches well beyond disrupted sleep at night. Many individuals…

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Back Pain in Men Over 65 Tied to Poorer Sleep Years Down the Line, Study Finds

About half of older men experience sleep problems, back pain, or both, according to Soomi Lee, an associate professor of…

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Older Adults Under Stress Face Greater Challenges Recovering from Surgery

Even relatively modest stress before surgery may significantly affect how well older adults recover, according to new research from Duke…

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Concerns grow over faster ageing and dementia risk in survivors of childhood and young adult cancers

Adolescents and young adults who survive cancer show signs of ageing more rapidly than peers who have never had the…

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Study finds possible connection between brain injuries and suicide risk

Adults who sustain a head injury face a markedly increased risk of attempting suicide compared with those who have not…

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Do circadian rhythms play a role in dementia risk?

Circadian rhythms that are weaker, more fragmented, or that peak later in the day are associated with a higher risk…

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Keep moving, live longer: Light activity associated with improved survival in diabetes, heart and kidney disease

Light-intensity activities such as walking, gardening or household chores were associated with a lower risk of death among people with…

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