Brain

The hidden skeleton “gatekeeper” inside brain cells could help fight Alzheimer’s

Brain cells continually pull material from the fluid around them, including nutrients, signaling molecules, and fragments of their own outer…

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Scientists discover the deep sleep circuit that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts the brain

A good night's sleep does far more than leave you feeling refreshed. It also triggers the release of growth hormone,…

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Scientists may have finally found how Alzheimer’s spreads through the brain

Alzheimer's disease is marked by the buildup of a toxic protein called Tau, which damages and eventually kills brain cells.…

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Millions take omega-3 fish oil for brain health but a new study found no benefit

Americans spend more than $1 billion each year on fish oil supplements, largely because of claims that the omega-3 fatty…

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Scientists discover how a single cell builds a brain with 170 billion cells

A human brain starts as a single cell. Over time, that lone cell gives rise to an extraordinarily complex organ…

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Scientists discover ancient brain cells that help block distractions

Scientists have identified a group of neurons located in an ancient region of the brain that plays a key role…

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This popular brain supplement was linked to shorter lifespans in men

A common amino acid found in protein rich foods and many brain health supplements may have an unexpected connection to…

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Your brain can keep improving into your 90s, study finds

A new three-year study from researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas' Center for BrainHealth (CBH) suggests that getting…

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Scientists found the hidden switch fueling alzheimer’s brain inflammation

The brain has its own built in immune defenses that help detect threats and protect nerve cells. But growing evidence…

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Intermittent fasting triggers surprising changes in the brain

More than one billion people worldwide now live with obesity, a condition that raises the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes,…

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