6 surprising ways lack of sleep can impact your brain
Environmental cues like light and noise are just two of many factors that can impact the duration and…
Mapping the brain’s body regulation and sensing system using 7 Tesla MRI
Jiahe Zhang, PhD, of the Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham, is the lead author of the…
Intensive mind-body retreat rapidly alters brain function and blood biology
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found that an intensive retreat combining multiple mind-body techniques,…
Alzheimer’s breakthrough reveals how tweaking one gene shields brain connections
Scientists have uncovered a microglial switch that transforms these immune cells from plaque-promoting to plaque-protective, offering a new…
Heart damage during middle age linked to greater dementia risk in later life
People with signs of damage to their heart during middle age are more likely to develop dementia in…
Heart attack in older adults linked to higher risk of late-onset epilepsy
Older adults who have a heart attack may be more likely to develop epilepsy later in life, according…
New review reveals microbiome clues to insomnia and apnea
Trillions of gut microbes may hold the key to better rest. A new review reveals how shifts in…
Why don’t we have cures for Alzheimer’s, depression? — Harvard Gazette
It’s time to change our minds about our brains. That was the key message neuroscientist Nicole Rust brought…
Researchers reveal common synaptic pathway behind Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases
Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases are the two most common neurodegenerative disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide. Published in…
Loud noise exposure worsens motor deficits in Parkinson’s disease model
In the development of Parkinson’s disease, it may not be a good idea to turn the amp to…
Walking 3,000-5,000 steps a day may delay Alzheimer’s — Harvard Gazette
Increasing your steps by even a little bit may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease among…
Kids First DRC releases 37th pediatric study on rare childhood cancers
The Gabriella Miller Kids First Data Resource Center (Kids First DRC) has released its 37th pediatric research study,…