What older adults do on screens may matter more than total screen time
Researchers combined four aging cohorts with genetic analyses to examine whether the type and duration of screen use…
Bulimia nervosa linked to structural differences in brain regions
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found that individuals with bulimia nervosa have structural…
Persistent financial hardship tracks with poorer memory and processing speed by midlife
Seven decades of cohort data connect chronic financial strain with cognitive differences by midlife and complex patterns of…
Fish oil supplementation during pregnancy changes two childhood brain metabolic markers
A decade after mothers received EPA- and DHA-rich fish oil, MRI scans revealed subtle metabolic differences in their…
Study finds no detectable short-term brain harm after one youth soccer season
A season-long study of teen soccer players offers reassurance on short-term brain health, but elevated preseason biomarkers show…
The cerebellum may help aging brains stay sharper
Long viewed mainly as a movement center, the cerebellum may play a critical role in cognitive resilience, with…
Research challenges calcium and vitamin D use for bone health
Researchers in Canada evaluated 69 trials involving 153,902 participants, most of whom were community-dwelling and not at high…
Exposure to nature reduces negative emotions and boosts brain capital
You probably heard it from your mom a thousand times – fresh air and sunshine; it’s the cure for most anything. Now…
Nature reduces stress by shifting brain activity
From alpha brain waves to amygdala activity, scientists map how forests, wetlands, and even immersive virtual nature can…
AI method sharply improves noise removal in brain imaging
Obtaining clearer functional MRI data about the brain and its disorders is possible using artificial intelligence, according to…
Study suggests bright lights at night raises heart attack and stroke risk | Health
Photo by Kai Pilger via Pexels By Stephen Beech Bright lights at night raise the risk of a…
Genetic inflammatory signature defines depression subtypes and treatment response
Researchers led by Prof. Alessandro Serretti at Kore University of Enna have identified a genetic inflammatory signature that…