FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 6, 2023·5 min readBrain Stimulation Enhances Alzheimer’s Cognitive FunctionTranscranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may enhance cognitive function in Alzheimer’s disease patients. The study involved 140 patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s, who received either active or sham tDCS twice daily for up to six weeks.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 25, 2023·5 min readGut Instincts: Can Digestive Issues Predict Parkinson’s Onset?New research posits that particular gastrointestinal issues may be precursors to Parkinson's disease. Utilizing a vast US medical record network, the study contrasted people diagnosed with Parkinson’s against those with Alzheimer’s, cerebrovascular disease, or none of these conditions.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 30, 2023·5 min readMuscle Up Against Alzheimer’s: Lean Mass May Be A Potential ShieldHigh lean muscle levels may be protective against Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which involved genetic analyses of hundreds of thousands of participants, suggested a correlation between lean muscle mass and a reduced risk of Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 17, 2023·6 min readRegular Cardio Exercise May Shield Against Flu and Pneumonia DeathsA new study suggests that regular aerobic exercise, even less than the recommended 150 minutes per week, may significantly reduce the risk of death from flu or pneumonia. However, the benefits seem to plateau or even become harmful beyond a certain level of activity, particularly in muscle strengthening exercises.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 22, 2023·5 min readAny Regular Physical Activity at Any Age Linked to Better Brain Function in Later LifeAt any age, regular exercise or physical activity helps to maintain brain function during old age. However, maintaining a frequent workout schedule throughout life was linked to better mental acuity, memory, and cognition later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 6, 2023·5 min readBeing Married May Help People Maintain Lower Blood Sugar LevelsRegardless of how harmonious a relationship is, married people appear to be better able to control their blood sugar levels.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 26, 2023·6 min readHealthy Lifestyle Linked to Slower Memory Decline in Older AdultsAdopting a healthy lifestyle, in particular, a healthy diet was associated with a slower than average decline in memory over ten years in older adults, even those with the APOE4 Alzheimer's associated genetic variant.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 24, 2023·6 min readMid-Life Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity Quota Associated With Brain PowerFrequent moderate to vigorous exercise is linked to better cognition and brain power during middle age. This intensity level was associated with better working memory and mental processes. Reducing the intensity to lower intensity or sedentary behavior for 6-7 minutes per day was associated with poorer cognitive performance.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 24, 2023·4 min readToo Little Good Quality Sleep During Teenage Years May Heighten Subsequent Multiple Sclerosis RiskTeenagers who suffer from inadequate or disrupted sleep may be at higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 21, 2023·6 min readPremature Birth Linked to Poorer School Grades in AdolescenceChildren born at or before 34 weeks of gestation tended to have lower scores in tests for mathematics, language, and IQ as teenagers compared to those born at full term.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 17, 2023·5 min readFrequent Visits to Green Space Linked to Lower Use of Certain Prescription MedsPeople who frequently visit green spaces are less likely to use prescription medications for anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, and asthma, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 17, 2023·5 min readDeep Meditation May Alter Gut Microbes for Better HealthRegularly practicing meditation helps regulate the gut microbiome and has the potential to lower anxiety, depression, and heart disease, a new study reports.Read More
