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·April 4, 2017·4 min read

SuperAger Brains Shrink More Slowly Than Peers’ Brains

Typical agers lose brain volume twice as fast as SuperAgers, a new study reports.

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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.

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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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·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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·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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·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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·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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·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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·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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·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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·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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·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.