FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 31, 2025·5 min readLess Deep Sleep Linked to Brain Shrinkage, Alzheimer’s RiskNew research shows that reduced time in slow wave and REM sleep is associated with smaller brain volumes in regions vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease. Using sleep studies and brain imaging data from 270 participants, researchers found that poor sleep architecture was linked to brain atrophy over time—particularly in the inferior parietal region, an area affected early in Alzheimer’s.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 31, 2025·4 min readSmell Test at Home May Sniff Out Early Cognitive DeclineA new study highlights that olfactory testing could offer a simple, cost-effective way to detect early cognitive impairment from home. Researchers found that older adults with mild cognitive issues performed worse on odor identification and memory tasks than cognitively normal individuals.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 27, 2025·5 min readType 2 Diabetes Rewires the Brain Like Early Alzheimer’sNew research reveals that Type 2 diabetes may impair the brain’s reward and memory processing in ways that mirror early Alzheimer’s disease. The study focuses on the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), a brain region responsible for motivation and emotional regulation, and its interaction with the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 25, 2025·6 min readADHD May Raise Dementia RiskA new study finds that adults with ADHD show brain changes similar to those seen in early-stage dementia, including higher iron accumulation and increased neurofilament light chain (NfL) levels in the blood. Using advanced MRI scans and blood tests, researchers identified elevated iron in key brain regions and signs of nerve damage in ADHD patients compared to healthy individuals.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 20, 2025·3 min readChanges in Sleep Patterns Could Predict Dementia RiskA new study finds that women in their 80s who develop increasing daytime sleepiness over five years are twice as likely to develop dementia. Researchers tracked 733 women without cognitive impairment, using wrist devices to monitor sleep and circadian rhythms.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePainPsychology·March 19, 2025·5 min readRubber Hand Illusion Reduces Pain PerceptionA new study shows that the rubber hand illusion can reduce the intensity of pain caused by heat. Researchers found that when participants viewed a rubber hand being illuminated while their hidden hand received a heat stimulus, they reported feeling less pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 15, 2025·4 min readHerpes Virus Linked to Long-Term Brain and Neurological ProblemsA new study reveals that herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), commonly known for causing cold sores, can travel through the nasal cavity directly to the brain, causing severe and lasting neurological symptoms. In animal experiments, nasal HSV-1 infection led to persistent neurological dysfunction, including anxiety and cognitive impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·March 15, 2025·5 min readNature’s Painkiller: How Virtual Scenes Ease Pain in the BrainViewing natural scenes can significantly reduce how people perceive pain, a new neuroimaging study has found. Researchers discovered that participants reported less pain and exhibited altered brain activity associated with pain perception while looking at virtual nature, compared to urban or office environments.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 14, 2025·5 min readTurn Back Your Brain’s Bioenergetic Clock to Reduce Alzheimer’s RiskResearchers have discovered that a person's "bioenergetic age," reflecting how efficiently cells produce energy, strongly predicts Alzheimer's risk and progression. High blood levels of molecules called acylcarnitines, markers of aging metabolism, were linked to faster cognitive decline and greater Alzheimer’s symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·March 14, 2025·6 min readCannabis Terpenes Offer New Hope for Chronic Pain, FibromyalgiaNew research has identified cannabis-derived terpenes—compounds that give plants their distinctive aroma—as effective treatments for fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain. In preclinical mouse models, terpenes such as geraniol and linalool significantly reduced chronic pain, providing promising alternatives to opioid medications and avoiding THC's psychoactive side effects.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 12, 2025·5 min readBoost Brain Health by Following Your Heart: Simple Steps for LongevityNew research highlights that optimal brain health, crucial for maintaining cognitive function as we age, is strongly linked to cardiovascular wellness. The study underscores that dementia and cognitive decline share risk factors with heart disease, suggesting these conditions are largely preventable by managing diet, exercise, cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 11, 2025·5 min readHow a Common Virus Triggers Brain Attacks in Multiple SclerosisNew research highlights a critical link between antibodies produced against Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and the development of multiple sclerosis (MS). Scientists discovered that these viral antibodies mistakenly target a protein called GlialCAM in the brain, triggering autoimmune responses associated with MS.Read More
