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          FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·May 18, 2025·4 min read

          Sitting for Hours May Shrink the Brain

          Prolonged sedentary behavior in adults over 50 is linked to cognitive decline and brain shrinkage in regions vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease. Even among those who exercise regularly, spending more time sitting was associated with worse cognitive outcomes.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·November 26, 2024·3 min read

          Alzheimer’s Drug Shrinks Brain Volume by Removing Amyloid Plaques

          Brain volume loss linked to new Alzheimer’s immunotherapies, such as lecanemab, is caused by the removal of amyloid plaques rather than neuronal damage. Researchers analyzed data from multiple trials and coined the term "amyloid-removal-related pseudo-atrophy" (ARPA) to describe this phenomenon.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·October 4, 2024·6 min read

          Alzheimer’s Brain Shrinkage Follows No Single Pattern

          A new study finds that brain shrinkage in Alzheimer's patients does not follow a uniform pattern. Researchers examined thousands of brain scans and found that individuals showed varied shrinkage patterns over time. Those with faster shrinkage in specific brain regions were more likely to develop Alzheimer’s. This personalized approach to brain mapping may lead to tailored treatments based on individual brain changes.
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          ·December 13, 2023·5 min read

          Smoking Linked to Brain Shrinkage, Irreversible Even After Quitting

          Researchers found that smoking causes the brain to shrink and age prematurely, a condition not reversible even after quitting smoking. The study analyzed data from over 32,000 individuals in the UK Biobank, revealing a direct link between smoking, genetic predisposition, and reduced brain volume.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·December 6, 2022·5 min read

          Chronological Age, Biological Age and Gender Affect the Shrinkage of Different Brain Areas

          Functional brain networks and brain shrinkage are affected in different ways by age, gender, and blood immune factors.
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          ·August 7, 2022·4 min read

          No, the Human Brain Did Not Shrink 3,000 Years Ago

          Researchers question the widely held belief that modern humans experienced an evolutionary decrease in brain size.
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          ·July 8, 2022·4 min read

          Long Term High-Fat Diet Expands Waistline and Shrinks Brain

          Mice fed a high-fat diet for 30 weeks were considerably more likely to develop diabetes, face cognitive impairments, and develop depression and anxiety. The mice with diet-induced cognitive impairment were also more likely to gain weight excessively due to poor metabolism caused by the brain changes.
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          ·March 4, 2022·6 min read

          More Alcohol, Less Brain: Association Begins With an Average of Just One Drink a Day

          Light-to-moderate regular alcohol consumption is linked to reductions in overall brain volume, a new study reports.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·November 4, 2021·4 min read

          Exposure to Estrogen Linked to Less Brain Shrinkage in Midlife Women

          Longer and higher exposure to estrogen were associated with larger gray matter volume in middle-aged women.
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          ·August 16, 2021·6 min read

          Having a Good Listener Improves Your Brain Health

          Having at least one person you can rely on to listen to your concerns when you need to talk can help improve cognitive resilience and stave off cognitive decline associated with neurodegeneration and aging.
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          ·September 26, 2020·3 min read

          160 Genes Linked to Brain Shrinkage in Study of 45,000 Adults

          Researchers have identified 160 genes linked to brain shrinkage in adults. The genes appear to be involved in brain development, vascular and neurodegenerative diseases, and some psychiatric conditions.
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          ·June 13, 2019·4 min read

          An extra burger meal a day eats the brain away

          Neurodegeneration sets in earlier for those with unhealthy diets and lifestyle choices.
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