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·July 3, 2024·5 min read

Brain Energy Boost Mechanism Discovered

Researchers identified a key mechanism that detects when the brain needs an energy boost, involving astrocytes and the molecule adenosine. This discovery could lead to new therapies for maintaining brain health and longevity, particularly in combating cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases.

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·June 11, 2022·2 min read

Male Runners Who Are Energy Deficient May Be at Higher Risk for Fractures

Male runners who do not produce enough energy from their diet are at higher risk of stress fractures, a new study reports.

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·December 27, 2021·3 min read

Is Energy the Key to Alzheimer’s Disease?

Study identifies a link between how cells produce energy for brain function and a genetic mutation associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·April 6, 2019·4 min read

What the Finnish concept of sisu can offer the world

The Finnish concept of Sisu refers to a universal phenomenon of latent energy in the human system that enables individuals to persevere and break through unbearable challenges, researchers say.

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·December 28, 2018·3 min read

How ‘Dry January’ is the Secret to Better Sleep and Losing Weight

Researchers say those who refrain from drinking alcohol during 'Dry January' experience better sleep quality, lose more weight and have more energy than those who don't participate.

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·December 21, 2018·5 min read

How a Trippy 1980s Video Effect Might Help Explain Consciousness

Researchers argue consciousness may be caused by the way the brain generates energetic feedback loops.

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·September 18, 2018·4 min read

Are We Hardwired For Laziness? Brain Must Work Hard to Avoid Sloth

Researchers explore the exercise paradox, the feeling of wanting to become more physically active, but despite our best intentions, people actually become less active. The study reports our brains may simply be wired to want to conserve energy.