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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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·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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·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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·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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·May 16, 2018·4 min read

Better Diet May Prevent Brain Shrinkage in Older Adults

Older adults who eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, fish and nuts have greater brain volume, a new study reveals. Researchers say diet can influence brain shrinkage and the development of neurodegenerative diseases as we age.

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·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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·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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·July 18, 2026·13 min read

Heavy TV Watching Systematically Shrinks Your Brain

High-frequency midlife television consumption drives long-term cortical atrophy and white matter degradation.

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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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·November 2, 2017·4 min read

Middle Age Inflammation Linked to Brain Shrinkage Decades Later

According to a new study, people who have inflammation biomarkers in their blood during middle age are more likely to have increased brain shrinkage as they grow older. Researchers report the brain cell loss associated with inflammation was most prevalent in areas affected in Alzheimer's disease.