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Excessive Sitting May Shrink Your Brain, Even If You Exercise Regularly: Study
New research reveals that prolonged sitting, even with regular exercise, can shrink the brain and impair memory, especially for those carrying the APOE-4 gene.
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Working Long Hours Could Alter The Structure Of Your Brain, Study Suggests
Working long hours may alter the structure of your brain, a new study has found. The research, published in the journal Occupational And Environmental Medicine, found "significant changes" in the brains of people who were overworking.
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Scientists Find Molecule That Blocks Brain Cell Death In Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
A team of Australian scientists has identified a small molecule that blocks cell death, an advance that could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
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Struggling With Alcohol Consumption? Psychedelics Could Offer A Way Out
DMT was chosen as the psychedelic to be administered because it can impact neuroplasticity -- the brain's ability to form new neural connections.
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Ozempic's Impact On Brain Chemistry May Influence Depression Risk: Study
Research suggests a potential link between popular weight loss drugs and brain changes that may lead to depression, highlighting the need for further investigation into their impact on mental health.
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Study Links Extra 15 Minutes Of Sleep To Improved Cognitive Function In Adolescents
A new study involving 3,222 adolescents aged 9-14 found that an extra 15 minutes of sleep per night can improve cognitive functions such as reading, problem-solving, and focus.
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How Trump's Crackdown On Universities Triggered Brain Drain From US
In the halls of US universities and research labs, one question has become increasingly common as President Donald Trump tightens his grip on the field: whether to move abroad.
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New AI Tool Predicting Brain Decline In Advance May Revolutionise Dementia Treatment
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have developed a new AI tool that has the potential to revolutionise dementia treatment.
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US Neuroscientist Reveals 5 Supplements For A Healthier And Happier Brain
Through her research, she has identified five supplements that have shown promising benefits for supporting brain health and improving cognitive function.
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Study Suggests Brain Activity At Death Could Signal The Soul Leaving The Body
A new study on brain activity during the dying process raises the possibility that the soul leaves the body, as researchers detect surprising energy spikes in deceased patients' brains.
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Struggling With Sleep? Science Says These 5 Foods May Help You Rest Better
A new study has found a positive relationship between quality sleep and gut-healthy foods like probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods.
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Plastic Spoon's Worth Of Plastic Inside Your Brain, Warn Researchers
A plastic spoon's worth of plastic is inside your brain, researchers warned on Tuesday, showing alarming new evidence about microplastic accumulation in human brain tissue.
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How 2,000-Year-Old Mount Vesuvius Explosion Turned Victim's Brain Into Glass
In 2020, the researchers found a black, glassy substance inside the victim's skull and spinal cord.Â
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Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns
A study has found microplastics in human brains, with concentrations rising over recent years. Researchers suggest possible links to dementia, but some experts question the findings due to potential flaws in the analysis. While microplastics have been previously detected in human bodies, their impact on brain health remains unclear. Scientists call...
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How The Brain Can Miraculously Switch Off Pain
In World War II, the physician Henry Beecher observed that some of his soldier patients, despite being injured on the battlefield, required no strong painkillers to manage their pain. In some cases, the injury was as severe as losing part of a limb.
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Excessive Sitting May Shrink Your Brain, Even If You Exercise Regularly: Study
New research reveals that prolonged sitting, even with regular exercise, can shrink the brain and impair memory, especially for those carrying the APOE-4 gene.
-
Working Long Hours Could Alter The Structure Of Your Brain, Study Suggests
Working long hours may alter the structure of your brain, a new study has found. The research, published in the journal Occupational And Environmental Medicine, found "significant changes" in the brains of people who were overworking.
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Scientists Find Molecule That Blocks Brain Cell Death In Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
A team of Australian scientists has identified a small molecule that blocks cell death, an advance that could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
-
Struggling With Alcohol Consumption? Psychedelics Could Offer A Way Out
DMT was chosen as the psychedelic to be administered because it can impact neuroplasticity -- the brain's ability to form new neural connections.
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Ozempic's Impact On Brain Chemistry May Influence Depression Risk: Study
Research suggests a potential link between popular weight loss drugs and brain changes that may lead to depression, highlighting the need for further investigation into their impact on mental health.
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Study Links Extra 15 Minutes Of Sleep To Improved Cognitive Function In Adolescents
A new study involving 3,222 adolescents aged 9-14 found that an extra 15 minutes of sleep per night can improve cognitive functions such as reading, problem-solving, and focus.
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How Trump's Crackdown On Universities Triggered Brain Drain From US
In the halls of US universities and research labs, one question has become increasingly common as President Donald Trump tightens his grip on the field: whether to move abroad.
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New AI Tool Predicting Brain Decline In Advance May Revolutionise Dementia Treatment
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have developed a new AI tool that has the potential to revolutionise dementia treatment.
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US Neuroscientist Reveals 5 Supplements For A Healthier And Happier Brain
Through her research, she has identified five supplements that have shown promising benefits for supporting brain health and improving cognitive function.
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Study Suggests Brain Activity At Death Could Signal The Soul Leaving The Body
A new study on brain activity during the dying process raises the possibility that the soul leaves the body, as researchers detect surprising energy spikes in deceased patients' brains.
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Struggling With Sleep? Science Says These 5 Foods May Help You Rest Better
A new study has found a positive relationship between quality sleep and gut-healthy foods like probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods.
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Plastic Spoon's Worth Of Plastic Inside Your Brain, Warn Researchers
A plastic spoon's worth of plastic is inside your brain, researchers warned on Tuesday, showing alarming new evidence about microplastic accumulation in human brain tissue.
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How 2,000-Year-Old Mount Vesuvius Explosion Turned Victim's Brain Into Glass
In 2020, the researchers found a black, glassy substance inside the victim's skull and spinal cord.Â
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Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns
A study has found microplastics in human brains, with concentrations rising over recent years. Researchers suggest possible links to dementia, but some experts question the findings due to potential flaws in the analysis. While microplastics have been previously detected in human bodies, their impact on brain health remains unclear. Scientists call...
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How The Brain Can Miraculously Switch Off Pain
In World War II, the physician Henry Beecher observed that some of his soldier patients, despite being injured on the battlefield, required no strong painkillers to manage their pain. In some cases, the injury was as severe as losing part of a limb.
