FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 18, 2019·5 min readHigher consumption of sugary beverages linked with increased risk of mortalityConsumption of high levels of sugar-sweetened beverages is positively associated with total and cardiovascular disease mortality in women.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·February 18, 2019·3 min readHeavy Smoking Can Damage VisionA new study reports those who smoke 20 or more cigarettes a day have a reduced ability to discriminate contrast and colors compared to non smokers.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 28, 2019·7 min readDoes Intensive Blood Pressure Control Reduce Dementia?A new study reports controlling blood pressure has a measurable impact on mild cognitive impairment, a precursor of dementia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 25, 2019·3 min readHow Sleep Deprivation Affects Our GenesStudy reveals sleep deprivation is associated with lower DNA repair gene expression and more breaks in DNA. The damage to DNA may explain the increased risk of cancers and neurodegenerative diseases in those who are sleep deprived.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 21, 2019·3 min readOur Genes Affect Where Fat is Stored on Our BodiesAccording to a new study, genetic factors heavily influence where we are most likely to store fat on our bodies. Researchers found the relationship between genetics and fat storage is more significant in women than in men.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 14, 2019·5 min readSleeping Less Than Six Hours May Increase Cardiovascular RiskResearchers report sleeping less than six hours a night may increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease compared to those who sleep the recommended eight hours per night.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 14, 2019·6 min readZip Code or Genetic Code: Teasing Out Effects of Genes and Environment on HealthA new study of twins in the US sheds light on both the environmental and genetic risk factors for numerous diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·January 4, 2019·13 min readThe Mysteries of the Super-Ager RevealedScientific research is helping to unlock the secrets behind why some people live to become super-agers. Researchers propose ways in which we can slow the aging process and extend our life spans.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 18, 2018·7 min readYour Postal Code May Influence Your HealthThe area where you live may play a significant role in your risk for developing major diseases like cancer, diabetes or cardiovascular disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 16, 2018·4 min readSocial Isolation Linked to Higher Risk of DeathResearchers report social isolation increases the risk of death, heart disease and cancer.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·November 12, 2018·5 min readAlzheimer’s Genetically Linked to Cardiovascular DiseaseResearchers have identified specific points on chromosome 11 that increase the risks of developing both cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's. The study reports managing cholesterol and triglyceride levels could help to reduce Alzheimer's risk.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 20, 2018·4 min readChronic Inflammation Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’sA new study reveals carriers of the ApoE4 gene who have chronic inflammation are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.Read More
