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Health News The MIND diet (a blend of the Mediterranean and DASH diets) can help slow cognitive decline as you grow older, especially for women. Ascent Xmedia/Getty Images A study says the MIND diet could reduce the risk of cognitive problems during aging. Following…
New research confirms the brain-protective benefits of the MIND diet. Image credit: Nadine Greeff/Stocksy. Closely following a MIND diet was associated with a reduced risk of cognitive impairment and slower rates of decline with aging in a new study. The observed effects on cognitive…
Getty Images If you’ve ever put in long hours studying for final exams or perfecting a presentation for a client, you’ve probably found yourself wishing for an extra jolt of brain power. Nootropics are often touted as a way to help with that. Nicknamed…
A diet developed for brain health might slow or prevent cognitive decline associated with dementia, Alzheimer’s and age-related memory loss, a study says. “Following a MIND diet approach to meals can be a great way to boost brain health,” study lead author Dr. Russell…
A mechanism for metabolic disease is traced to a defective cellular scaffolding that holds together the brain’s hunger cells. Facebook Email Neurons (artist’s illustration) that affect hunger lose their ability to sense insulin when encased by a sticky scaffolding. A build-up of sticky goo…
In a new study, scientists investigated the impact of low sodium concentrations and its rapid correction on nitric oxide production dependent on expression of Nfat5 in microglial cells. Credit: Yoshihisa Sugimura from Fujita Health University Low serum sodium concentrations in the blood are called…
Neuroscientist and mindset coach Emily McDonald is sharing four ways to boost the birth of new brain cells, a process known as neurogenesis — exercise, meditation, polyphenol-rich foods and sunlight. She’s giving you a piece of her mind. Emily McDonald , an Arizona neuroscientist…
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by University of Geneva Noradrenergic neurons in the locus coeruleus (LC) play a key role in the transition from a focused to an alert state. The image shows these neurons in a mouse brain, revealed by immunohistochemical staining. Credit: UNIGE / ETH Zurich What…
[Source Illustration: Pixabay ] Sticking to your routine can help you get more things done. It also means the brain doesn’t have to work as hard, reinventing the wheel every time you get ready for work in the morning or schedule your day ….
A layer 5 pyramidal neuron imaged in vivo with two-photon microscopy. The oblique dendritic domain (pink) contains stable synapses, and the basal dendritic domain (blue) contains plastic synapses. The cell body and part of the dendritic trunk are white. Credit: Courtney Yaeger and Mark…
From exercising to changing your diet, you can naturally increase your serotonin and dopamine levels. Enjoying sunlight outdoors can help boost your serotonin and dopamine levels. (Getty Images) If you’ve been lacking the motivation to clean your house, get a workout in or just…
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located in the abdomen just below your rib cage. They are part of your urinary system and are tasked with filtering your blood, among other things. Your kidneys help clean your blood by removing toxins and waste and…
There is no question that gut microbiota influences neurological disorders such as autism, where normal brain development is affected. This is well-documented, as most autistic people suffer from gastrointestinal symptoms . Many comprehensive and in-depth studies of the gut microbiome-brain axis help researchers and…
Overall response time modulations in humans and in monkeys. Credit: Brain (2024). DOI: 10.1093/brain/awae273 Brain stimulation using electrodes placed on the head has a great potential to be used in clinical practice to treat depression, anxiety and even addiction. Yet despite its widespread use…
Researchers have discovered that Alzheimer’s drugs Leqembi and Kisunla boost levels of a healthy form of protein in the brain, even as they reduce its more toxic form. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Two monoclonal antibody treatments to slow Alzheimer’s disease , lecanemab (Leqembi)…
Researchers map how the brain transforms sensation into action. Credit: Sainsbury Wellcome Centre Neuroscientists have revealed how sensory input is transformed into motor action across multiple brain regions in mice. The research, conducted at the Sainsbury Wellcome Center at UCL, shows that decision-making is…
A study published in the journal Brain shows that increases in protein levels with new Alzheimer’s drugs can explain the slowing of cognitive impairment at least as well as the reduction in amyloid plaques. During a study challenging the idea that newly approved monoclonal…
by University of Michigan Schematic illustration of the primary conclusion. Credit: Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51837-1 In hospital operating rooms and intensive care units, propofol is a drug of choice, widely used to sedate patients for their comfort or render them fully unconscious for…
Unlock Potential With Neuroscience: Easy Ways To Boost Your Brainpowergetty Have you ever tried to implement a new idea or mindset only to feel like you’re hitting a wall? That’s because so much of what we do is shaped by deep-rooted patterns in our…