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·October 24, 2025·6 min read

Swap 30 Minutes of Sitting for Light Activity to Boost Next-Day Mood

New research reveals that replacing even 30 minutes of sitting with light physical activity—like walking or doing household chores—can boost mood and energy the following day. The study tracked over 350 young adults using wearable monitors to assess daily movement patterns.

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·July 24, 2025·6 min read

Math Models Reveal Why Alzheimer’s Damages Some Brain Areas More

Alzheimer’s disease spreads unevenly through the brain, and new mathematical modeling may help explain why. Researchers developed a network diffusion model that simulates how tau protein accumulates and spreads, identifying genes that either increase or reduce vulnerability.

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·June 12, 2025·4 min read

Stress Genes Guide Cell Cleanup

New research has uncovered how the body clears dying cells during times of stress, shedding light on the unexpected role of classic stress-response genes. Using the model organism C. elegans, scientists tracked how these genes activate a pathway that helps remove cellular debris, a process essential for immune health and development.

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·May 21, 2025·4 min read

Peer Pressure, Perceived Norms Drive Risky Drinking

A new study highlights how peer pressure and misperceptions about campus drinking norms can lead college students to drink more heavily than they intend. Many students believe their peers consume more alcohol than they actually do, which can increase risky behavior and negative outcomes.

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·April 16, 2025·4 min read

From Anxiety to Alzheimer’s, Music Makes a Difference

Music therapy is proving to be a powerful adjunct treatment for a range of conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, chronic pain, movement disorders, and mental health issues. Research highlights how music can regulate heart rate, reduce anxiety, and even improve communication in patients with memory loss.

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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 5, 2025·3 min read

How Lifestyle, Diet, and Community Affect Aging

A new study will investigate how lifestyle, diet, and social connections influence aging. The Arlington Study of Healthy Aging (ASHA) will enroll 600 volunteers aged 50 to 80 to undergo full-body imaging, cognitive testing, and vascular health assessments.

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·October 24, 2024·4 min read

Reminders Reduce Age-Related Memory Decline in Older Adults

A new study shows that using reminders can counteract age-related declines in memory, especially for tasks that require prospective memory, such as taking medication. Researchers found that reminders help both younger and older adults improve memory performance under high cognitive load.

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·April 22, 2024·4 min read

Pupil Dilation Linked to Working Memory Capacity

Researchers discovered that pupil dilation can indicate levels of working memory. In a study, researchers observed that individuals whose pupils dilated more while performing memory tasks tended to have better working memory.

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·January 27, 2024·4 min read

Predicting Alzheimer’s Progression Accurately

Researchers developed an innovative learning-based framework called DETree to accurately predict the progression of Alzheimer's disease. This new tool addresses the continuous nature of Alzheimer's development.

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·October 20, 2022·2 min read

Brain Evolution Is Linked to Competition

In a highly competitive environment, Trinidadian killifish grow larger brains. This neuro-evolution allows for greater fitness and survival rates.

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·March 21, 2022·2 min read

Mapping the Brain for Early Alzheimer’s Detection

A new study aims to map the brain from the onset of Alzheimer's disease through the different progressive stages via neuroimaging data to identify novel biomarkers associated with the disease at different stages.