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·March 3, 2020·6 min read

Visceral fat delivers signal to the brain that hurts cognition

Visceral fat impairs memory via proinflammatory interleukin-1 beta mediated microglia activation in the hippocampus.

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·February 5, 2020·7 min read

Gene variants provide insight into brain and body incongruence in transgender

Study reports twenty-one variants in nineteen genes have been found in estrogen signaling pathways in the brains of transgender individuals.

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·January 31, 2020·5 min read

Brain imaging provides little insight in insanity evaluation

Neuroimaging technology has limited applicability when assessing a defendant's sanity, a new study reports.

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·September 30, 2019·6 min read

Sleeping pills reduce suicidal thoughts in patients with severe insomnia

People who suffer from severe insomnia often report having suicidal thoughts. A new study reveals prescribing controlled sleeping medications can help to reduce depression and suicidality in those with chronic sleep problems.

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·August 18, 2019·7 min read

Whole body vibration shakes up microbiome, reducing inflammation in diabetes

Whole-body vibration (WBV) therapy may be a way in which inflammation associated with diabetes can be controlled. WBV alters the microbiome, increasing levels of a bacterium that creates short-chain fatty acids, which help the body to better use glucose.

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·July 23, 2019·6 min read

Obstructive sleep apnea may be one reason depression treatment doesn’t work

A potential link has been identified between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and major depressive disorder. Treating OSA may help to improve depressive symptoms, as well as reduce suicidal thoughts and improve sleep for those with insomnia.

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·July 6, 2019·6 min read

Supervised fun and exercise both provide psychosocial benefit to children with obesity

While exercise alone may improve health and reduce weight in children at risk of obesity, it does not always improve psychosocial health. Overweight children who participated in regular supervised sedentary activities, such as playing board games or painting, showed improvements in depressive symptoms and anger reduction. Combining exercise with sedentary activities could help improve mood and combat obesity.

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·February 25, 2019·7 min read

Estrogen Made by Neurons Important to Memory Making

Researchers report estrogen may play a significant role in synaptic plasticity and memory formation. The study reports mice whose neurons did not produce estrogen have impairments in spatial reference memories, recognition and contextual fear memories. Restoring estrogen levels assisted in reversing the memory impairments, the study revealed.

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·February 18, 2019·5 min read

Depression Reversed by Activating Gene That Helps Excite Neurons: Male Mouse Study

Researchers report activating the SIRT1 gene in male mice helped to reverse symptoms of depression, such as social isolation and loss of interest. The study suggests drugs that activate SIRT1 may be an effective therapy for some with major depression.

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·October 4, 2018·6 min read

Pyramid Shaped Neurons Provide Algorithm for Us to Recognize and Categorize Food

Researchers report pyramidal neurons in the basolateral amygdala help us to recognize and categorize foods.

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·August 6, 2018·8 min read

Probiotic Use is a Link Between Brain Fogginess and Severe Bloating

A new study reveals probiotic use can result in a significant accumulation of bacteria in the small intestine. Researchers say the bacterial accumulation can result in brain fogginess and significant belly bloating.

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·June 28, 2018·5 min read

How High Blood Pressure Hurts Cognition

Researchers report impairments in the neuroprotective communication between neural blood vessels, astrocytes and neurons may be an early factor in how high blood pressure may impair cognitive function.