FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 22, 2018·5 min readBreastfeeding May Help Protect Mothers Against StrokeA new study reveals breastfeeding is associated with a lower risk of stroke in post menopausal women who had breastfed at least one child. Researchers report the association between breastfeeding and decreased stroke risk was stronger in women who had breastfed for longer than six months.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 30, 2018·4 min readFeel Light Headed When Standing Up? You May Have a Greater Risk of DementiaA new study reveals middle aged people who experience lightheadedness or dizziness upon standing, as a result of a sudden drop of blood pressure, may face a higher risk of developing dementia as they age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·July 13, 2018·5 min readThe Psychology of Roller CoastersResearchers investigate why so many people are hooked on the thrill of roller coaster riding.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 6, 2018·5 min readIt’s Official – Spending Time Outside is Good For YouA new study backs up previous findings that spending time outside and living close to nature has significant physical and mental health benefits.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 1, 2018·3 min readThe Odds of Living to 110 Plus Level Out Once You Hit 105Researchers report death rates slow after the age of 105. The study reveals there appears to be no fixed limit to the human life span yet in sight.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 27, 2018·5 min readYour Brain with a MigraineResearchers have identified electrical activity in the brain that is specific to the start of migraines. The new study reports spreading depolarization can be seen as a migraine begins, and an electrical current can be used to stop it in its tracks.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 22, 2018·3 min readCaffeine From Four Cups of Coffee Protects the Heart With the Help of MitochondriaA new study reports caffeine concentration, the equivalent of four cups of coffee, can promote the movement of a regulatory protein into mitochondria. This can enhance mitochondrial function and protect heart cells from damage.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 19, 2018·4 min readMarriage May Protect Against Heart Disease, Stroke and Associated Risk of DeathA new study reports being married may be good for your health. Researchers report single people are at higher risk of dying from heart disease and stroke than married people. The risks were significantly higher for those who have never married.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 30, 2018·3 min readInsomnia is a Likely Long Term Side Effect of StrokeA new sleep study reveals people who have suffered a stroke take longer to fall asleep and have reduced sleep efficiency compared to those who had no history of stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 21, 2018·3 min readMice Regrow Neurons and Blood Vessels Following a StrokeResearchers have developed a new gel infused with molecules that stimulates blood vessel growth and suppresses inflammation following a stroke. The study reveals after treatment, mice also regenerated brain tissue and showed improvements in motor behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 18, 2018·3 min readBrain Simulation Reveals Benefits of Emergency Cooling TreatmentUsing brain simulations, researchers report emergency cooling techniques could help to minimize long term damage that arises as a result of birth complications and limit the effects of stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 17, 2018·6 min readArtificial Intelligence Improves Stroke and Dementia Diagnosis in Brain ScansResearchers say machine learning is up to 85% accurate at predicting the severity of small vessel disease, a condition associated with stroke and dementia.Read More
