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·November 6, 2023·5 min read

Heart Health Linked to Slower Aging

Optimal cardiovascular health may slow biological aging, potentially staving off age-related diseases and extending lifespan. Using the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 checklist against phenotypic age—a measure based on blood markers rather than chronological age—researchers found a clear correlation: better heart health was linked with younger biological ages.

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·November 6, 2023·6 min read

Biomarker in Blood Predicts Multiple Sclerosis Progression 1 to 2 Years in Advance

Researchers has found that elevated levels of NfL in the blood of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients could signal worsening disability within the next one to two years. This first-of-its-kind study pinpoints a crucial timeframe for potential interventions.

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·November 3, 2023·5 min read

Promising Targets Discovered for Rare Brain Disorder PSP

Researchers have identified new therapeutic targets for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), an incurable brain disorder with symptoms mimicking Parkinson's and dementia. The study focused on RNA sequencing from brain samples of over 400 individuals.

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·November 3, 2023·5 min read

Is a Common Bacteria a Trigger For Multiple Sclerosis?

Researchers have discovered a potential link between the microbe C. perfringens and the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). The study suggests that an epsilon toxin from the bacteria might degrade the blood-brain barrier, initiating the debilitating symptoms of MS.

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·November 1, 2023·6 min read

Heart to Brain: Unlocking the Genetic Pathway Behind Fainting

Researchers have unearthed the genetic connection between the heart and brain related to fainting spells. By viewing the heart as a sensory organ sending signals to the brain, they revealed insights into the neural connections.

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·November 1, 2023·5 min read

Metabolic Rise in Hippocampus Unveils Alzheimer’s Early Footprint

Researchers reveal a surprising early phase in Alzheimer’s disease development: a metabolic boost in the hippocampus. Studying mice resembling human Alzheimer's pathology, they observed increased mitochondrial metabolism followed by synaptic disruptions due to hindered cellular recycling.

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·October 31, 2023·8 min read

Brain Impacts of Intimate Partner Violence

Researchers, in a comprehensive brain autopsy study, discovered significant vascular and white matter damage in women who experienced intimate partner violence. Unlike in male contact sports athletes, no evidence of CTE was detected.

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·October 31, 2023·4 min read

Hormonal Link in Alcohol Withdrawal Headaches

Alcohol use disorder impacts 283 million individuals globally, with limited therapeutic options. Researchers discovered a significant connection between the stress hormone, corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF), and alcohol-withdrawal headaches.

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·October 30, 2023·5 min read

Less Deep Sleep in Seniors May Be A Silent Alarm for Dementia Risk

A mere 1% reduction in deep sleep yearly for those above 60 translates to a 27% higher dementia risk. Monitoring 346 participants over 60 from the Framingham Heart Study, the research observed declining deep sleep patterns and found 52 dementia cases in 17 years.

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·October 27, 2023·7 min read

Surge in Dementia Cases by 2040 Expected

Research suggests that by 2040, the number of people living with dementia could reach 1.7 million, marking a significant increase of over 40% from previous projections. While data up until 2010 indicated a decline in dementia incidence in high-income countries, the trend started reversing after 2008. Furthermore, the study sheds light on an increasing disparity in dementia incidence rates between educational groups.

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·October 26, 2023·5 min read

Study Sheds Light on Elusive Minimally Conscious States

A new study has mapped the prevalence of an infrequent but impactful condition arising from acquired brain injuries: the minimally conscious state. This state manifests when victims of brain injuries exhibit faint indications of awareness despite a major loss of consciousness.

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·October 26, 2023·5 min read

Your Favorite Song Might Just Be Your Pain’s Worst Enemy

Researchers discovered that music, specifically individuals' favorite tracks, can reduce pain perception. In the study, participants felt less pain intensity and unpleasantness when listening to their favorite music compared to unfamiliar relaxing tunes or silence.

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Neurology

Heart Health Linked to Slower Aging

Biomarker in Blood Predicts Multiple Sclerosis Progression 1 to 2 Years in Advance

Promising Targets Discovered for Rare Brain Disorder PSP

Is a Common Bacteria a Trigger For Multiple Sclerosis?

Heart to Brain: Unlocking the Genetic Pathway Behind Fainting

Metabolic Rise in Hippocampus Unveils Alzheimer’s Early Footprint

Brain Impacts of Intimate Partner Violence

Hormonal Link in Alcohol Withdrawal Headaches

Less Deep Sleep in Seniors May Be A Silent Alarm for Dementia Risk

Surge in Dementia Cases by 2040 Expected

Study Sheds Light on Elusive Minimally Conscious States

Your Favorite Song Might Just Be Your Pain’s Worst Enemy

Mirror Insight: Mice Show Glimpses of Self-Recognition

Brain Imaging Reveals Altered Brain Connectivity in Autism

AI Revolutionizes Neuron Tracking in Moving Animals

Dopaminergic System Organoid Model Illuminates Parkinson’s and Addiction

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