Brain

Popular brain supplement linked to shorter lifespan in men

A recent study published in Aging-US explored how two common amino acids may influence how long people live. The paper,…

2 months ago

New drug target discovered for devastating “brain on fire” disease

Researchers have uncovered a promising new treatment target for a severe autoimmune brain disorder. The finding could help drive the…

2 months ago

Alzheimer’s may begin with a silent drop in brain blood flow

Small shifts in how blood moves through the brain and how brain cells receive oxygen may be closely connected to…

2 months ago

Scientists reveal how exercise protects the brain from Alzheimer’s

Researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a biological process that may explain why exercise sharpens thinking and memory. Their…

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One in three people carry this brain parasite but the body has a kill switch

A parasite that may already be living in your brain has the ability to infect the very immune cells designed…

2 months ago

Scientists discover hidden brain cells that help heal spinal cord injuries

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have identified a biological repair process that could eventually lead to new treatments for spinal cord injuries,…

2 months ago

Scientists discover protein that rejuvenates aging brain cells

Scientists at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore have identified a protein that…

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Just 5 weeks of brain training may protect against dementia for 20 years

Older adults who took part in a short program designed to sharpen how quickly they process visual information were less…

2 months ago

That dry, bitter taste may be waking up your brain

Astringency is the dry, puckering, rough, or sandpapery feeling people notice when eating foods rich in certain plant compounds called…

3 months ago

A silent brain disease can quadruple dementia risk

A large U.S. study involving nearly 2 million older adults found that cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a condition in which amyloid…

3 months ago