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·December 2, 2022·3 min read

Short Term Memory Problems Can Be Improved With Laser Therapy

Transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM), a laser therapy delivered to the right prefrontal cortex appears to improve short-term memory in both human and animal models. The therapy, which is non-invasive and has no side effects, could help treat those with short-term memory deficits.

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·September 21, 2022·2 min read

Nightmares in Middle Age Linked to Dementia Risk

Middle-aged people who experience at least one nightmare a week are four times more likely to experience cognitive decline during the following decade. Older adults who experience weekly nightmares are twice as likely to develop dementia. The association is much stronger for men than women.

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·August 26, 2022·5 min read

When Can We Be Bothered to Help Others? Brain Region Responsible for This Behavior Discovered

The anterior cingulate cortex gyrus plays a critical role in our decision to put physical effort into helping out other people.

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·July 25, 2022·6 min read

Hair and Libido Loss Join Fatigue and Brain Fog Among Wider List of Long COVID Symptoms

Sexual dysfunction and hair loss are being reported as additional symptoms long-COVID patients experience, a new study reports.

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·July 12, 2022·3 min read

Investigational Drug Fosters Nerve Repair After Injury

A brain-penetrating experimental drug in development as a cancer treatment can foster the regeneration of damaged nerves following spinal cord injury, researchers report.

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·June 20, 2022·2 min read

Inhaled Toxic Particles Take Direct Route From Lungs to Brain

Inhaling air pollution could result in toxic particles being transported from the lungs to the brain via the bloodstream, ultimately resulting in neurological damage.

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·June 8, 2022·4 min read

Bad Dreams Could Be Early Warning of Parkinson’s Disease

Older adults who frequently experience bad dreams or nightmares are twice as likely to be diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a new study reports.

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·May 24, 2022·5 min read

Dopamine’s Role in Identifying Emotions

The level of dopamine in the brain may have an impact on emotional recognition in those with Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia, a new study reports.

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·May 21, 2022·4 min read

Hope for Spinal Cord Injury Treatment

AZD1236, an existing drug used primarily for the treatment of COPD, reduces damage following spinal cord injury by inhibiting the inflammatory response in the spinal cord.

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·April 15, 2022·4 min read

Grey Matter Volume Could Inform Treatment Decisions for Developing Mental Health Disorders

Lower gray matter volume in the brain is indicative of a higher risk of developing mental health disorders including depression and psychosis. However, those with slightly greater gray matter volume were more likely to recover from their disorders. Researchers believe reduced gray matter volume may be linked to higher levels of inflammation, reduced concentration, and other cognitive impairments associated with disorders like schizophrenia.

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·April 1, 2022·5 min read

Genetically Determined Levels of Inflammation Linked to Neuropsychiatric Illness

Genes associated with inflammation were linked to reduced gray matter in brain areas associated with neuropsychiatric disorders. The findings shed new light on how neurodevelopmental psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and ASD may occur.