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·June 14, 2022·5 min read

Substantial Differences in Brain Structure in People With Anorexia

Neuroimaging study reveals those with anorexia have noticeable reductions in cortical thickness, subcortical volume, and cortical surface area. The reductions are between 2 to 4 times larger than abnormalities in brain size and shape in those with other mental illnesses.

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·March 13, 2022·5 min read

Even Mild COVID Can Cause Brain Shrinkage and Affect Mental Function

Even mild COVID-19 infection can lead to cognitive alterations and brain shrinkage, researchers report. The findings could help explain the brain changes that contribute to long-COVID.

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·August 20, 2021·7 min read

Could Drinking 6 Cups of Coffee a Day Shrink Your Brain and Increase Dementia Risk?

New studies have identified an association between daily high coffee consumption, brain shrinkage and an increased risk of dementia. However, researchers were unable to identify a causal relationship between caffeine consumption and dementia. The study also found moderate coffee consumption was associated with lower dementia risk than high consumption, or abstaining from caffeinated drinks.

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·March 5, 2020·3 min read

Exercise may slow brain aging by 4 years

Frequent exercise, such as walking, swimming, and dancing, was associated with less brain shrinkage in older adults. The effect of exercise in older people was equal to four fewer years of brain aging.