Long duration microgravity exposure caused expansions in the combined brain and cerebrospinal fluid volumes in astronauts. Read More
Children raised in areas with a high risk of lead exposure have decreased brain volume and problems with cognitive performance. Read More
Young adults who faced extreme deprivation as children had, on average, an 8.6% smaller brain size than their peers who did not suffer from deprivation. The deprivation related changes in brain volume were associated with lower IQ and increased ADHD symptoms. Read More
An individual's level of general knowledge is associated with structural brain network connectivity. Fluid intelligence is best predicted by cortex volume in males, and by functional network connectivity in females. Read More
The common statin drug Simvastatin reduces brain atrophy and slows the progression of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). The effects appear to be independent of the drug's cholesterol-lowering effects. Read More
Light physical activity has positive benefits for brain health as we age. Spending an hour participating in light intensity physical activity was associated with the equivalent of 1.1 years less brain aging. Every additional hour spent exercising was linked to higher brain volume. Read More
Researchers report genetic influences on head circumference remain stable during development and are correlated with genetic factors which contribute to intracranial volume. Read More
A new study reports children and teens who face chronic bullying have altered brain structure, as well as problems with anxiety and depression. Researchers found those who were bullies had structural changes to the putamen and caudate, contributing to the development of anxiety related behaviors and emotional processing. Read More
Neuroimaging information reveals a small but significant positive association between brain volume and cognitive performance. Read More
UCL researchers report epilepsy is associated with gray matter differences in thickness and volume in several brain regions. Read More
Drexel University researchers reveal that while evolution may have allowed for bigger brains, some regions may not have kept up with the growth. Read More
A new paper explores different findings about the development of Alzheimer's and considers how personalized treatments may help combat this complex disease. Read More
