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·March 12, 2025·5 min read

Boost Brain Health by Following Your Heart: Simple Steps for Longevity

New 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.

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·March 11, 2025·5 min read

How a Common Virus Triggers Brain Attacks in Multiple Sclerosis

New 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.

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·March 7, 2025·4 min read

Genetic Variant in ITSN1 Linked to Higher Parkinson’s and ASD Risk

A new study has identified genetic variants in the ITSN1 gene that significantly increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Researchers analyzed nearly 500,000 genetic profiles and found that individuals carrying ITSN1 variants face up to a tenfold higher risk of Parkinson’s.

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·March 6, 2025·4 min read

Mapping Brain Cells Vulnerable to Alzheimer’s Protein Buildup

Researchers have identified memory-related brain cells that are highly vulnerable to tau protein accumulation, a key factor in Alzheimer’s disease. Using the MISS brain-mapping technique, they profiled 1.3 million cells in mice to pinpoint which cell types are most affected.

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·March 6, 2025·6 min read

High-Fat Diet Triggers Memory Decline Within Days

A new study shows that just three days of a high-fat diet can cause memory impairments and brain inflammation in older adults, independent of obesity. Researchers compared young and old rats fed a diet with 60% of calories from fat and found that only the older rats showed cognitive decline.

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·March 6, 2025·2 min read

Long-Term NSAID Use Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

A new study finds that long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia. Researchers followed 11,745 adults over 14.5 years and found that those who used NSAIDs long-term had a 12% reduced dementia risk.

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·March 5, 2025·4 min read

Brain Distinguishes Pain and Itch Using Separate Neural Circuits

A new study reveals that pain and itch are processed by distinct neural circuits in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). Researchers identified two types of neurons—one responding to both stimuli and another selectively activated by either pain or itch.

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·March 3, 2025·6 min read

Sleep Brain Waves Linked to Consciousness in Coma

A new study finds that sleep spindles—bursts of brain activity during sleep—may predict recovery in unresponsive patients with recent brain injuries. Researchers analyzed EEG recordings of 226 comatose patients and found that those with sleep spindles were significantly more likely to regain consciousness and functional independence.

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·February 27, 2025·7 min read

Brain Map Reveals Early Signs of MS Before Symptoms Appear

Researchers have created a four-dimensional brain map that reveals how MS-like lesions form, providing new insights into the earliest stages of the disease. Using a marmoset model instead of mice, they tracked lesion development in real time with MRI imaging, identifying vulnerable brain regions weeks before visible damage occurred.

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·February 27, 2025·3 min read

Physical Activity Lowers Brain Disease Risk

A large study found that people who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity are significantly less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. Researchers analyzed data from over 73,000 individuals using wearable devices to track their activity levels, providing objective measurements of movement and sedentary behavior.

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·February 27, 2025·3 min read

Alzheimer’s Study Identifies 16 Risk Genes

A large whole-genome sequencing study has uncovered 16 new genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, expanding genetic research beyond European ancestry. Researchers analyzed data from 49,149 individuals, nearly half of whom were from underrepresented populations, to improve understanding of genetic risk factors.

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·February 25, 2025·4 min read

FDA Approves Adaptive DBS for Parkinson’s Patients

The FDA has approved adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS), a breakthrough therapy that adjusts in real time to Parkinson’s disease symptoms. Unlike traditional DBS, which delivers constant stimulation, aDBS monitors brain activity and responds with precise electric pulses to prevent stiffness and involuntary movements.

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Neurology

Boost Brain Health by Following Your Heart: Simple Steps for Longevity

How a Common Virus Triggers Brain Attacks in Multiple Sclerosis

Genetic Variant in ITSN1 Linked to Higher Parkinson’s and ASD Risk

Mapping Brain Cells Vulnerable to Alzheimer’s Protein Buildup

High-Fat Diet Triggers Memory Decline Within Days

Long-Term NSAID Use Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

Brain Distinguishes Pain and Itch Using Separate Neural Circuits

Sleep Brain Waves Linked to Consciousness in Coma

Brain Map Reveals Early Signs of MS Before Symptoms Appear

Physical Activity Lowers Brain Disease Risk

Alzheimer’s Study Identifies 16 Risk Genes

FDA Approves Adaptive DBS for Parkinson’s Patients

AI Chip Mimicking Brain’s Reflex Center Developed

Study Overturns Decades of External Axon Growth Theory

Study Shatters Assumptions About Brain Connectome Dynamics

Earliest Evidence of Right-Handedness Found

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