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·December 12, 2019·4 min read

Experts review evidence yoga is good for the brain

Yoga has a positive effect on the structure and function of key brain areas associated with memory. Findings provide evidence that yoga may hold promise in mitigating age-related and neurodegenerative decline.

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·July 16, 2019·3 min read

Antioxidant precursor molecule could improve Parkinson’s

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) appears to positively affect the dopaminergic system, helping to improve symptoms in those with Parkinson's disease.

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·March 20, 2018·3 min read

SPECT Imaging Predicts Outcomes For Those with Depression

A new SPECT imaging study reveals those with treatment resistant depression have lower cerebral blood flow within the frontal, parietal and temporal lobes.

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·August 7, 2017·4 min read

Women Have More Active Brains Than Men

A large scale SPECT imaging study reveals women's brains are significantly more active in more regions than males, including the prefronal cortex and limbic areas. Visual and areas associated with coordination were more active in males, researchers noted.

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·May 19, 2017·2 min read

Could Omega-3 Protect Against Alzheimer’s?

SPECT imaging study finds increased blood flow to brain areas associated with memory and learning in people with higher omega 3 levels.

Image shows a the location of the substantia nigra in the brain.

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·March 23, 2017·3 min read

Scientific Discovery May Change Treatment of Parkinson’s

A neuroimaging study reports dopamine activity does not reflect the number of dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra of people with Parkinson's disease.

Image shows brain scans of a healthy person and a daily marijuana user, aged 18.

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·November 28, 2016·4 min read

Low Hippocampal Blood Flow and Higher Alzheimer’s Vulnerability in Marijuana Users

A new study reports marijuana users have lower blood flow to the hippocampus, an area of the brain associated with memory and learning.

Image shows a brain scan that details how NAC improved dopamine transporter binding.

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·June 16, 2016·5 min read

Natural Molecule Could Improve Parkinson’s Symptoms

N-acetylcysteine appears to help enable dopamine neurons to recover some function, researchers report.

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·April 26, 2016·2 min read

Abnormally Low Blood Flow Indicates Brain Damage in NFL Players

Researchers have identified abnormal areas of low blood flow in living NFL players. The findings could help provide better diagnosis and treatments for players with head trauma related to playing football.