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·December 3, 2024·4 min read

High Blood Sugar Impacts Brain Health, Even Without Diabetes

New research reveals that elevated blood sugar levels may harm brain health, even in people without diabetes. The study showed decreased connectivity in brain networks linked to cognition, memory, and emotion regulation, with stronger effects in older adults and women.

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·December 2, 2024·5 min read

Six Plant-Based Compounds Show Neuroprotective Potential

Researchers identified specific plant compounds that provide antioxidant and neuroprotective effects, contributing to brain health beyond basic nutrition. By analyzing plant-based foods like lemon balm, sage, and elderberry, scientists linked compounds such as phenolics and terpenes to benefits like reducing oxidative stress and scavenging harmful reactive species.

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·October 1, 2024·7 min read

How Diet Can Help Improve Brain Health

Research reveals that diets beneficial for heart health also support brain health, reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and folate promote brain development in early life and protect against mental decline as we age.

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·May 17, 2024·5 min read

Climate Change Threatens Brain Health

Climate change poses a significant threat to individuals with brain conditions. Extreme temperatures, poor sleep due to warmer nights, and adverse weather events can worsen neurological and psychiatric disorders, increasing hospitalizations and mortality.

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·May 6, 2024·5 min read

Exercise Enhances Brain Function Through Muscle-Nerve Interaction

Researchers uncovered a critical link between exercise, muscle function, and brain health. Their study reveals that nerves activating muscles during exercise also trigger the release of molecules that enhance brain function.

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·April 24, 2024·4 min read

How Diet Impacts Brain Health

A new study reveals a strong correlation between diet and brain health. Analyzing dietary data and health indicators from 181,990 UK Biobank participants, the study found that a balanced diet is crucial for cognitive function, mental well-being, and brain structure. Enhanced cognitive functions and increased grey matter were notably linked to varied, nutritious diets.

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·January 30, 2024·4 min read

Sleep’s Role in Brain Health

A new study reveals how sleep duration impacts brain health, specifically relating to stroke and dementia risks. Analyzing brain images of nearly 40,000 middle-aged participants, the study found that both short and long sleep durations are associated with negative changes in brain structure.

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·January 16, 2024·8 min read

Tech Breakthroughs in Heart and Brain Health

The Journal of the American Heart Association's special issue showcases the progress of innovative digital technology projects, funded by over $14 million from the American Heart Association's Health Technologies and Innovation Research Network. These projects, launched in 2020, aim to improve global heart and brain health, addressing the gap in technology-based healthcare solutions. This issue features the first collection of work from multidisciplinary teams at renowned institutions, highlighting the synergy of technology and healthcare.

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·January 12, 2024·6 min read

Eat Less, Live Longer: Dietary Restrictions Increase Lifespan and Improve Brain Health

Recent research reveals a significant discovery about dietary restriction and its impact on brain health and aging. They identified the OXR1 gene as crucial for extending lifespan and ensuring healthy brain aging, particularly in response to dietary restriction.

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·December 15, 2023·6 min read

Active Aging: Exercise and Social Life Shield Brain Health

Researchers uncovered the protective effects of physical and social activities on brain health in older adults. Analyzing data from a 12-year longitudinal study, researchers focused on the entorhinal cortex, vital for learning and memory and vulnerable in Alzheimer's disease.

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·September 6, 2023·4 min read

Sleep Deprivation Depletes a Key Protective Protein in Brain

Sleep deprivation doesn't just leave you tired—it harms the brain and elevates the risk for diseases like Alzheimer’s. Researchers delving into how this occurs have made a breakthrough by identifying a protein, pleiotrophin (PTN), which drops in sleep-deprived mice.

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·August 28, 2023·5 min read

How Wildfire Smoke Can Alter Brain Health and Trigger Inflammation

Researchers discovered that wildfire smoke can trigger long-lasting inflammation in the brain. Their study shows that this inflammation specifically targets the hippocampus, a brain area crucial for learning and memory.