Graded physical activity prescriptions improve functional outcomes in psychiatry
Most of us have heard the advice so often that it has worn smooth, like a stone in…
Longer reproductive lifespan and hormonal history may influence brain vascular health
A longer reproductive lifespan and a history of using birth control pills or menopausal hormone therapy were associated…
Faulty cellular recycling may link pulmonary arterial hypertension to brain damage
Why might a disease affecting the lung’s blood vessels also disrupt brain circuits involved in memory and thinking?…
Novel treatment clears dementia-linked proteins from the waking brain
The brain’s own clearance mechanisms are most active during sleep. Researchers have now shown that this natural clearance…
East Anglian Air Ambulance proves rapid pre-hospital blood test can diagnose brain bleeds in minutes
A pioneering blood test used at the scene of medical emergencies can identify patients with bleeding on the…
Genetic family mapping uncovers hidden links across ALS and FTD
Researchers at the Macquarie University Brain Institute and Clinic have helped accelerate the search for disease-causing genes by…
Study identifies molecular links between menopause and brain aging
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara, UC San Francisco and international collaborators are uncovering the cascade of molecular events…
Study uncovers why pulmonary hypertension patients report symptoms of cognitive decline
University of Pittsburgh and UPMC researcher-clinicians have uncovered why many pulmonary hypertension patients report symptoms of cognitive decline.…
Excessive exercise disrupts dopamine regulation in the brain, study finds
Excessive physical exercise affects more than just the muscles; it can also alter brain chemistry. A new study…
Mothers Who Took Choline Supplements While Pregnant Had Children With Fewer Social Withdrawal Issues and Improved Cognition—Evidence of Choline’s Value in Prevention
Researchers have reported results of a large, randomized clinical trial that provides the most statistically powerful evidence to…
Narcissistic brains show less consistent activation during shared embarrassment
People with more narcissistic traits had less consistent patterns of brain activation in real life-like scenarios involving another’s…
Evolutionary history reveals why brains connect to opposite bodies
Dr Martin Wessendorf is a neuroscientist and an associate professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. His work…