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How Deep Sleep Benefits Memory Retention
For nearly two decades, it has been understood that slow, synchronous electrical waves in the brain during deep sleep facilitate memory formation. The precise reasons for this phenomenon had remained…
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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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Study by UNCG shows connection between selenium and COVID-19 death rates
Chemists at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro have published a paper in the journal Antioxidants, unveiling a novel…
Size Matters: Understanding the Neuroanatomy Behind Trigeminal Neuralgia’s Response to Treatment
The publication in the journal *Cephalalgia*, recognized as the official outlet of the International Headache Society, unveils groundbreaking findings on…
Investigating a possible new therapy for endometriosis
In the United States, approximately 15% of women of childbearing age have endometriosis. This condition is distinguished by symptoms such…
Fresh perspectives on the role of serotonin in governing behaviour
For several decades, the prevalence of anxiety and depression has been on a steady incline globally, a situation significantly worsened…
Young adults who experience migraines, along with other unconventional risk factors, may face an increased risk of stroke
Adults under the age of 35 to 45 may face a higher risk of stroke from less conventional risk factors…
Selenium as an indicator of metabolic syndrome in middle-aged women
A study published in the journal Aging, known in academic circles as "Aging (Albany NY)" according to MEDLINE/PubMed and as…
Why scratching intensifies itching
It seems that the age-old wisdom imparted by mothers across the globe holds a scientific truth: Scratching an itch exacerbates…
According to the brain, not all itches are the same
Itch is a protective mechanism in animals, helping to ward off parasites that might introduce harmful pathogens into the body.…