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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Sex Hormones Are Brain Hormones. What Does This Mean for Treating Brain Diseases?

Estrogen has a vital role beyond reproductive health, influencing brain function and overall well-being.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Sleeping pills stop the brain's system for cleaning out waste

The brain cleans itself through glymphatic clearance, primarily during NREM sleep, driven by norepinephrine and inhibited by anesthesia and sleep medications.
Parenting
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

How parenthood protects the brain from the effects of aging

Raising children has neuroprotective benefits for parents' brain health, suggesting broader societal advantages.
fromMail Online
4 days ago
OMG science

Experts using human brain tissue to study Alzheimer's on hunt for cure

British scientists used living human brain tissue to mimic early Alzheimer's stages, aiding potential cures.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
Mental health

Marathon runners' bodies have a surprising snack their own brains

Marathon running may temporarily deplete brain myelin, impacting motor coordination and sensory integration.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Sex Hormones Are Brain Hormones. What Does This Mean for Treating Brain Diseases?

Estrogen has a vital role beyond reproductive health, influencing brain function and overall well-being.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Sleeping pills stop the brain's system for cleaning out waste

The brain cleans itself through glymphatic clearance, primarily during NREM sleep, driven by norepinephrine and inhibited by anesthesia and sleep medications.
Parenting
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

How parenthood protects the brain from the effects of aging

Raising children has neuroprotective benefits for parents' brain health, suggesting broader societal advantages.
fromMail Online
4 days ago
OMG science

Experts using human brain tissue to study Alzheimer's on hunt for cure

British scientists used living human brain tissue to mimic early Alzheimer's stages, aiding potential cures.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
Mental health

Marathon runners' bodies have a surprising snack their own brains

Marathon running may temporarily deplete brain myelin, impacting motor coordination and sensory integration.
more#neuroscience
#physical-activity
Exercise
fromScienceDaily
4 days ago

Increasing physical activity in middle age may protect against Alzheimer's disease

Increased physical activity between ages 45 and 65 reduces Alzheimer's disease risk by lowering beta-amyloid accumulation.
Medicine
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

This 1 Activity Could Make Your Brain Function As If It's "Four Years Younger"

Regular physical activity can improve cognitive-processing speed and overall brain health, making it vital for individuals aged 40 to 65.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Medicine

Intermittent weekend exercise has same brain benefits as regular workouts, study finds

Weekend exercise provides similar health benefits as regular workouts, including enhanced brain function and reduced dementia risks.
Exercise
fromScienceDaily
4 days ago

Increasing physical activity in middle age may protect against Alzheimer's disease

Increased physical activity between ages 45 and 65 reduces Alzheimer's disease risk by lowering beta-amyloid accumulation.
Medicine
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

This 1 Activity Could Make Your Brain Function As If It's "Four Years Younger"

Regular physical activity can improve cognitive-processing speed and overall brain health, making it vital for individuals aged 40 to 65.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Medicine

Intermittent weekend exercise has same brain benefits as regular workouts, study finds

Weekend exercise provides similar health benefits as regular workouts, including enhanced brain function and reduced dementia risks.
more#physical-activity
#cognitive-health
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

Nearly Half of Dementia Cases Can Be Prevented or Delayed

Most Americans over 40 are worried about cognitive decline, emphasizing the need for awareness regarding dementia risk factors and preventive measures.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
Mental health

Queen's reading charity partners with British Neuroscience Association

Quality journalism is essential, and The Independent focuses on delivering unbiased reporting on critical issues.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

Nearly Half of Dementia Cases Can Be Prevented or Delayed

Most Americans over 40 are worried about cognitive decline, emphasizing the need for awareness regarding dementia risk factors and preventive measures.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
Mental health

Queen's reading charity partners with British Neuroscience Association

Quality journalism is essential, and The Independent focuses on delivering unbiased reporting on critical issues.
more#cognitive-health
#cognitive-function
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Is Napping Good or Bad for the Brain?

Short naps enhance cognitive function but shouldn't replace quality nighttime sleep.
Different cultures exhibit varying attitudes toward napping, with some workplaces embracing it for productivity.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
1 month ago

Cardiovascular Fitness in Childhood Linked to Adult Dementia Risk

Childhood cardiovascular factors impact brain structure in young adults, increasing dementia risk.
Early cardiovascular health is crucial for cognitive function and long-term brain health.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
3 months ago

Setting your thermostat below this temperature could cause mental decline, scientists claim

Indoor temperatures between 20°C and 24°C are crucial for protecting cognitive function and reducing dementia risk in older adults.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Is Napping Good or Bad for the Brain?

Short naps enhance cognitive function but shouldn't replace quality nighttime sleep.
Different cultures exhibit varying attitudes toward napping, with some workplaces embracing it for productivity.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
1 month ago

Cardiovascular Fitness in Childhood Linked to Adult Dementia Risk

Childhood cardiovascular factors impact brain structure in young adults, increasing dementia risk.
Early cardiovascular health is crucial for cognitive function and long-term brain health.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
3 months ago

Setting your thermostat below this temperature could cause mental decline, scientists claim

Indoor temperatures between 20°C and 24°C are crucial for protecting cognitive function and reducing dementia risk in older adults.
more#cognitive-function
#dementia
Medicine
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

This Is The Biggest Early Warning Sign Of Dementia That Most People Completely Miss

Early diagnosis of dementia improves quality of life and slows progression; breakthrough treatments provide new hope for patients.
Mental health
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Researchers ID 17 risk factors shared by age-related brain disease - Harvard Gazette

Modifying just one of 17 identified factors can significantly lower the risk of stroke, dementia, and late-life depression.
OMG science
fromInsideHook
6 months ago

Study Explores How Infections Can Increase Your Risk of Dementia

Infections like influenza may increase dementia risk decades later due to inflammatory responses affecting brain health.
OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

How fast is your brain ageing? Proteins in blood offer clues

Identifying blood proteins can provide insights into the rate of brain aging and help develop treatments for dementia and related disorders.
Health
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

This Psychologist Broke Down Common Bad Habits That Can Actually Increase Your Risk Of Dementia As You Age

Alcohol-related dementia is caused by regular excessive drinking, leading to cognitive decline.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Wellness

Doctors Are Sharing 6 Common Habits That Are Actually Prematurely Aging Your Brain

Fast food may harm brain health long-term, increasing dementia risk.
Poor sleep quality affects memory consolidation and brain health.
A diet rich in Omega-3s supports cognitive function and memory.
Medicine
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

This Is The Biggest Early Warning Sign Of Dementia That Most People Completely Miss

Early diagnosis of dementia improves quality of life and slows progression; breakthrough treatments provide new hope for patients.
Mental health
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Researchers ID 17 risk factors shared by age-related brain disease - Harvard Gazette

Modifying just one of 17 identified factors can significantly lower the risk of stroke, dementia, and late-life depression.
OMG science
fromInsideHook
6 months ago

Study Explores How Infections Can Increase Your Risk of Dementia

Infections like influenza may increase dementia risk decades later due to inflammatory responses affecting brain health.
OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

How fast is your brain ageing? Proteins in blood offer clues

Identifying blood proteins can provide insights into the rate of brain aging and help develop treatments for dementia and related disorders.
Health
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

This Psychologist Broke Down Common Bad Habits That Can Actually Increase Your Risk Of Dementia As You Age

Alcohol-related dementia is caused by regular excessive drinking, leading to cognitive decline.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Wellness

Doctors Are Sharing 6 Common Habits That Are Actually Prematurely Aging Your Brain

Fast food may harm brain health long-term, increasing dementia risk.
Poor sleep quality affects memory consolidation and brain health.
A diet rich in Omega-3s supports cognitive function and memory.
more#dementia
Mental health
fromScienceDaily
3 weeks ago

The brain resorts to myelin when other brain nutrients are depleted

Marathon running induces reversible changes in brain myelin, which may impact energy metabolism and offer insights for treating demyelinating diseases.
Beer
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Doctors Just Found Something Horrifying in the Brains of Heavy Alcohol Drinkers

Heavy alcohol consumption increases the risk of brain damage and earlier death.
Moderate drinking appears to be linked to better brain health outcomes.
#aging
Mental health
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Brain training: Cognitive decline as we age is not inevitable - here's what you need to do to stay sharp

Engaging in novelty and learning can combat age-related cognitive decline.
Social interactions are crucial for maintaining optimal brain function as we age.
OMG science
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Can we slow down brain aging and prevent dementia? DW 01/08/2025

Aging is a complex process influenced by both physical and biological factors, significantly impacting cognitive health.
fromInverse
11 months ago
Medicine

New Study Suggests Mediterranean Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline

Mediterranean diet linked to slowing cognitive decline.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

You can reduce your risk of dementia. Here's how to get started

Healthy aging relies on sharp mental habits; daily choices play a crucial role in preventing dementia.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Simple Reason Why You Wake Up Earlier As You Age

Aging affects the brain's responsiveness to time cues, influencing sleep patterns and wakefulness in older individuals.
Mental health
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Brain training: Cognitive decline as we age is not inevitable - here's what you need to do to stay sharp

Engaging in novelty and learning can combat age-related cognitive decline.
Social interactions are crucial for maintaining optimal brain function as we age.
OMG science
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Can we slow down brain aging and prevent dementia? DW 01/08/2025

Aging is a complex process influenced by both physical and biological factors, significantly impacting cognitive health.
fromInverse
11 months ago
Medicine

New Study Suggests Mediterranean Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline

Mediterranean diet linked to slowing cognitive decline.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

You can reduce your risk of dementia. Here's how to get started

Healthy aging relies on sharp mental habits; daily choices play a crucial role in preventing dementia.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Simple Reason Why You Wake Up Earlier As You Age

Aging affects the brain's responsiveness to time cues, influencing sleep patterns and wakefulness in older individuals.
more#aging
#longevity
OMG science
fromFortune Well
8 months ago

'SuperAgers' have optimal brains well into their 80s. Can you become one?

Some people known as SuperAgers have exceptional brain power in their 80s and 90s, sparking interest in longevity routines or pills for everyone.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

Scientists are testing a keto cocktail for longevity and vigor - without the high-fat diet

Ketone ester drinks might improve human longevity by serving as an alternative energy source for the aging brain.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Mental health

Is Fasting Bad for Your Brain?

Fasting may reduce inflammation and support longevity pathways, but its cognitive effects are variable and long-term benefits for brain health are uncertain.
OMG science
fromFortune Well
8 months ago

'SuperAgers' have optimal brains well into their 80s. Can you become one?

Some people known as SuperAgers have exceptional brain power in their 80s and 90s, sparking interest in longevity routines or pills for everyone.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

Scientists are testing a keto cocktail for longevity and vigor - without the high-fat diet

Ketone ester drinks might improve human longevity by serving as an alternative energy source for the aging brain.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Mental health

Is Fasting Bad for Your Brain?

Fasting may reduce inflammation and support longevity pathways, but its cognitive effects are variable and long-term benefits for brain health are uncertain.
more#longevity
#rick-springfield
NYC music
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Rick Springfield just discovered he still has brain damage from onstage fall 25 years ago

Rick Springfield discovered he has brain damage from a fall 25 years ago, emphasizing the importance of health awareness.
fromConsequence
1 month ago
SF music

Rick Springfield just learned he suffered brain damage from onstage fall 25 years ago

Rick Springfield experiences brain damage from a fall 25 years ago and emphasizes the importance of health check-ups.
He maintains his health through exercise, diet, and limited alcohol, sharing insights about mental health practices.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Rick Springfield just discovered he still has brain damage from onstage fall 25 years ago

Rick Springfield discovered he has brain damage from a fall 25 years ago, emphasizing the importance of health awareness.
SF music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Rick Springfield just learned he suffered brain damage from onstage fall 25 years ago

Rick Springfield experiences brain damage from a fall 25 years ago and emphasizes the importance of health check-ups.
He maintains his health through exercise, diet, and limited alcohol, sharing insights about mental health practices.
more#rick-springfield
Science
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Microplastics

Microplastics are widespread, even in remote areas, posing serious health concerns. Recent research shows significant accumulation of plastic in the human brain.
#glymphatic-system
fromNature
3 months ago
OMG science

Daily briefing: Meet Punk and Emo, the 430-million-year old mollusc fossils

The brain cleans itself by flushing harmful substances during sleep, emphasizing its vital role in cognitive health.
Norepinephrine spikes during sleep facilitate blood vessel contractions, enhancing the brain's waste disposal system.
fromNature
3 months ago
OMG science

Daily briefing: Meet Punk and Emo, the 430-million-year old mollusc fossils

The brain cleans itself by flushing harmful substances during sleep, emphasizing its vital role in cognitive health.
Norepinephrine spikes during sleep facilitate blood vessel contractions, enhancing the brain's waste disposal system.
more#glymphatic-system
#medical-research
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago
OMG science

Immune cells found that safeguard memory formation, brain health - Harvard Gazette

Discovery of specialized regulatory T cells in the brain that protect against inflammation and aid nerve cell regeneration may lead to treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago
US news

A protein called Reelin keeps popping up in brains that resist aging and Alzheimer's

Reelin protein protects the brain from diseases like Alzheimer's and age-related cognitive decline, with potential for drug development.
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

Immune cells found that safeguard memory formation, brain health - Harvard Gazette

Discovery of specialized regulatory T cells in the brain that protect against inflammation and aid nerve cell regeneration may lead to treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

A protein called Reelin keeps popping up in brains that resist aging and Alzheimer's

Reelin protein protects the brain from diseases like Alzheimer's and age-related cognitive decline, with potential for drug development.
more#medical-research
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

9 unexpected things we learned about mental health and our brains in 2024

'Brain rot' emphasizes concern over online media consumption impacting mental health, but research offers strategies to enhance cognitive function.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rugby brain injury lawsuit stuck in legal limbo and players are still suffering

The struggle for recognition of CTE risks in rugby has been led by players like Alix Popham, supported by advocates like Bennet Omalu.
#mind-diet
fromNatural Health News
7 months ago
Alternative medicine

Wine, nuts, and olive oil: Foods in the MIND diet may save your memory

The MIND diet may help reduce memory problems by promoting brain-healthy foods and limiting less beneficial options.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Digital life

MIND is a combination of the Mediterranean and DASH diets. A dietitian who wrote a book on it shares 3 mistakes people make when starting out.

The MIND diet emphasizes healthy eating patterns that promote brain health and longevity by integrating elements from the Mediterranean and DASH diets.
fromNatural Health News
7 months ago
Alternative medicine

Wine, nuts, and olive oil: Foods in the MIND diet may save your memory

The MIND diet may help reduce memory problems by promoting brain-healthy foods and limiting less beneficial options.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Digital life

MIND is a combination of the Mediterranean and DASH diets. A dietitian who wrote a book on it shares 3 mistakes people make when starting out.

The MIND diet emphasizes healthy eating patterns that promote brain health and longevity by integrating elements from the Mediterranean and DASH diets.
more#mind-diet
#nutrition
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

4 Plant Compounds That Transform the Brain

The brain constantly evolves with influences from both inner and outer environments, impacting our thoughts and behaviors.
Caffeine and L-theanine are notable plant compounds that significantly affect cognition and mood.
DMT and polyphenols from plants have important roles in enhancing and protecting brain functions.
fromFortune Well
7 months ago
Wellness

The 6 things longevity expert Dr. Mark Hyman does to keep his brain sharp

Prioritizing brain health through dietary habits can protect against cognitive decline as you age.
fromGluten Free & More
11 months ago
Health

The ABCs of Vitamins - B Complex: Why Your Body Needs It - Gluten Free & More

Vitamin B complex includes 8 essential vitamins crucial for energy metabolism, brain health, and overall well-being.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

4 Plant Compounds That Transform the Brain

The brain constantly evolves with influences from both inner and outer environments, impacting our thoughts and behaviors.
Caffeine and L-theanine are notable plant compounds that significantly affect cognition and mood.
DMT and polyphenols from plants have important roles in enhancing and protecting brain functions.
fromFortune Well
7 months ago
Wellness

The 6 things longevity expert Dr. Mark Hyman does to keep his brain sharp

Prioritizing brain health through dietary habits can protect against cognitive decline as you age.
fromGluten Free & More
11 months ago
Health

The ABCs of Vitamins - B Complex: Why Your Body Needs It - Gluten Free & More

Vitamin B complex includes 8 essential vitamins crucial for energy metabolism, brain health, and overall well-being.
more#nutrition
OMG science
fromFortune Well
7 months ago

Do nootropics really boost focus and memory?Experts weigh in on 'smart drugs'

Nootropics are substances intended to enhance cognitive function beyond normal levels.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
8 months ago
Alternative medicine

8 Surprising Health Benefits of Eating Almonds

Almonds offer various health benefits including cardiovascular protection, weight maintenance, and improved muscle and brain function.
Mental health
fromClickUp
9 months ago

How to Change Your Brain Naturally

Neuroplasticity allows the brain to form new neural connections and modify existing ones, influenced by experiences and habits throughout our lives.
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