Study reveals ways in which 40Hz sensory stimulation may preserve brain’s ‘white matter’

Early-stage trials in Alzheimer’s disease patients and studies in mouse models of the disease have suggested positive impacts on pathology and symptoms from exposure to light and sound presented at the “gamma” band frequency of 40 Hz. A new study zeroes in on how…

Study reveals ways in which 40Hz sensory stimulation may preserve brain’s ‘white matter’

Study reveals ways in which 40Hz sensory stimulation may preserve brain's 'white matter'

by Massachusetts Institute of Technology Green staining indicates myelination in these mouse brain cross sections. The brain that received 40Hz light and sound stimulation (right) shows significantly more myelin in four brain regions (insets): the cortex (CTX), the anterior commissure (AC), the corpus callosum…

Scientists Claim Brain Chemicals Are Linked to Blood Pressure Regulation

Scientists Claim Brain Chemicals Are Linked to Blood Pressure Regulation

Your “love hormone” can impact your blood pressure at times when your oxygen level is low. Recently, scientists have recently identified two brain-produced chemicals, including oxytocin, which is popularly known as the love hormone. The team concluded that they can affect our blood pressure…

Boost your brain: The power of a healthy diet

Boost your brain: The power of a healthy diet

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Recent research has shown that our diet plays a crucial role in maintaining not just our physical well-being, but also our brain health. A diet high in sugars and processed foods can weaken brain function and negatively impact mental health….

Boost your brain: The power of a healthy diet

Boost your brain: The power of a healthy diet

Published 3:30 pm Friday, August 2, 2024 By Special to The Advocate-Messenger UK Healthcare Recent research has shown that our diet plays a crucial role in maintaining not just our physical wellbeing, but also our brain health. A diet high in sugars and processed…

Novo’s older obesity drug shows biological effect on Alzheimer’s patients in small trial

Novo's older obesity drug shows biological effect on Alzheimer's patients in small trial

FILE PHOTO: A view of the logo of Novo Nordisk at the company’s office in Bagsvaerd, on the outskirts of Copenhagen, Denmark, March 8, 2024. REUTERS/Tom Little/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab CHICAGO/LONDON, July 30 (Reuters) – Data from a small clinical…

Neurocosmetics Work With Your Brain to Give You Healthy Skin: Here’s What You Need to Know

Neurocosmetics Work With Your Brain to Give You Healthy Skin: Here’s What You Need to Know

Skin care products are always changing thanks to new technology, improved ingredients and easier customizations. But what if your skincare products could interact with your nervous system? With neurocosmetics, the latest optimization in skin health, they can. Here, dermatologists are sharing all you need…

The 1 food you should eat for brain health — and why you can’t replace it with supplements

The 1 food you should eat for brain health — and why you can't replace it with supplements

Leafy greens are packed with chlorophyll, which is a great source of nutrition. A neurologist says there’s a lot you can do for your brain health through small dietary changes. The first tip he recommends is eating more leafy greens, like spinach and kale….

9 foods that can boost your brain health — and don’t cost more than $1 per serving

9 foods that can boost your brain health — and don't cost more than $1 per serving

Greens and beans both made the list. What we eat makes a difference to our brain health. Brain doctors Ayesha and Dean Sherzai list 9 favorite foods for boosting cognition. Everything on their list is a plant. Brain doctors Ayesha and Dean Sherzai have…

Are These Plant Molecules the Secret to Brain Health?

Are These Plant Molecules the Secret to Brain Health?

Key points Polyphenols, found in fruits, vegetables, tea, and wine, boost brain health and cognitive function. Flavonoids and phenolic acids are key polyphenol groups with diverse health benefits, including brain support. Polyphenols have anti-inflammatory, epigenetic and neuroprotective properties that may enhance brain vitality. Consuming…

Ginkgo biloba leaf can help dissolve micro clots, potentially undoing some damage caused by COVID-19 vaccines, reveals new published science

Ginkgo biloba leaf can help dissolve micro clots, potentially undoing some damage caused by COVID-19 vaccines, reveals new published science

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Brain neurotransmitter receptor antagonist found to prevent opioid addiction in mice

New research led by UCLA Health has found a drug that treats insomnia works to prevent the addictive effects of the morphine opioids in mice while still providing effective pain relief. The study, published in the journal Nature Mental Health , concluded that suvorexant,…

Maximize memory function with a nutrient-rich diet

Maximize memory function with a nutrient-rich diet

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Research suggests that the ability to maximize memory function may be related to what you eat. Following an eating plan that provides a healthier selection of dietary fats and a variety of plant foods rich in phytonutrients could positively affect…

Signaling pathway in brain helps maintain balance in microglia, prevent cognitive deficit

Signaling pathway in brain helps maintain balance in microglia, prevent cognitive deficit

A 3D rendered confocal image shows a single TGF- β1 knockout microglia being activated while it is surrounded by normal microglia that do not have the gene deletion. Credit: Agnes (Yu) Luo A new study led by University of Cincinnati researchers sheds new light…

Resiliency shaped by activity in the gut microbiome and brain

Science News from research organizations FULL STORY A new UCLA Health study has found that resilient people exhibit neural activity in the brain regions associated with improved cognition and regulating of emotions, and were more mindful and better at describing their feelings. The same…

Could pomegranates help aid memory and ease Alzheimer’s symptoms?

Could pomegranates help aid memory and ease Alzheimer’s symptoms?

A natural compound found in pomegranates could help alleviate Alzheimer’s symptoms, research suggests. Tanja Ivanova/Getty Images Urolithin A is a natural compound shown to support memory and cognitive function and reduce brain inflammation. A new study in mice suggests that urolithin A may have…

Ultra-Processed Foods Could Lead to Strokes and Dementia, Says Harvard Study

Ultra-Processed Foods Could Lead to Strokes and Dementia, Says Harvard Study

A picture of a meal from a fast food restaurant . A Harvard study has found that eating ultra-processed foods could damage a person’s brain. According to The Times , the study – which was published in the journal Neurology – concluded that consuming…

Ultra-Processed Foods an Independent Risk Factor for Poor Brain Health

Ultra-Processed Foods an Independent Risk Factor for Poor Brain Health

0 Consuming highly processed foods may be harmful to the aging brain, independent of other risk factors for adverse neurologic outcomes and adherence to recommended dietary patterns, new research suggests. Observations from a large cohort of adults followed for more than 10 years suggested…

A Wild New Study Sheds Light On Why Exercise Is So Good For Our Brains

A Wild New Study Sheds Light On Why Exercise Is So Good For Our Brains

Researchers unearth exercise secrets from a biomolecular soup of synthetic innervated muscle tissue. SrdjanPav/E+/Getty Images It’s no secret that regular exercise is great for the body and the brain . Scientific studies have shown, time and time again, that physical activity has both short…

Exercise stimulates brain function thanks to its effect on muscles, study suggests

Exercise stimulates brain function thanks to its effect on muscles, study suggests

Exercise gives the brain a boost, and may help protect against cognitive decline, but why? Image credit: NICK VEASEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images. Exercise can stimulate brain-boosting molecules when muscles are active, a new study found. By innervating muscle-tissue models, researchers found that the same…

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