Dementia Prevention: Why One in Three Cases Could Be Avoided
The First Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention and Care: How One in Three Cases May Be Preventable Summary: An international commission has…
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Childhood Neurodegenerative Diseases Linked to DNA Repair Defect
St. Jude researchers identify a new source of DNA damage linked to neurodegeneration, cancer and aging Researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research…
Moms with Multiple Kids Have More Fragmented Sleep Than Dads
Summary: Mothers with more than one child report more fragmented sleep than mothers of a single child. Fathers’ sleep quality and quantity…
Neurobehavioral Markers Predict Mania Risk in Bipolar Disorder
Summary: A new study identifies a neurobehavioral signature that predicts increased risk for future mania and hypomania in people on the bipolar…
How Learning and Exercise Preserve Cognitive Function
Want a younger brain? Stay in school and take the stairs. Climbing stairs is widely recommended for physical fitness, but new research…
Why High-Stakes Decisions Lead to More Cheating and Less Charity
Summary: Researchers found that when people face high-stakes decisions, they may lose sight of their personal morals—leading to more cheating and reduced…
Self Reflection Increases Brain Activity in Depression
Self-Reflection Triggers Increased Brain Activity During Depressive Episodes New research from the University of Liverpool shows that people going through major depressive…
Microbiota Transplants May Slow Early-Stage ALS
Summary: Fecal microbiota transplantation from healthy donors may slow progression in early-stage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by reshaping the gut microbiome and…
How Fasting Triggers a Genetic Switch to Curb Inflammation
Fasting-Activated Brain Pathway Strengthens Gut Barrier and Limits Inflammation Summary: Researchers identify a brain-to-gut molecular pathway activated during fasting that helps prevent…
How New Brain Cell Growth Influences Alzheimer’s Disease
Summary: New research suggests microglia—immune cells in the brain—can disrupt the formation of new neurons in familial Alzheimer’s disease. In mice carrying…
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