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How Severe Is Your Loneliness? Take This Quiz
March 26, 2024
About half of adults in the U.S. report experiencing loneliness, with higher rates reported among young adults — a concerning trend that started before the pandemic....
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More exposure to artificial, bright, outdoor night-time light linked to higher stroke risk
March 25, 2024
Air pollution and night-time outdoor light each were associated with harmful effects on brain health, finds new study.
Human brains are getting larger: That may be good news for dementia risk
March 25, 2024
A new study has found human brains are getting bigger. The increased size may lead to a brain reserve, potentially reducing the risk of dementia.
ADHD Traits May Have Provided an Evolutionary Advantage
March 23, 2024

ADHD traits such as distractibility and impulsivity may have benefited our ancestors as they foraged for food, and they continue to play a crucial role in how people with ADHD adapt and survive, suggests new research published in the journal ....
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Researchers describe tools to better understand CaMKII, a protein involved in brain and heart disease
March 22, 2024
The health impacts of a complex protein that plays a major role in the development of Alzheimer's disease and heart conditions can be lessened by three kinds of drug inhibitors, according to scientists.
Movement disorder ALS and cognitive disorder FTLD show strong molecular overlaps, new study shows
March 22, 2024
Single-cell gene expression patterns in the brain motor and frontal cortex, and evidence from follow-up experiments, reveal many shared cellular and molecular similarities that could be targeted for potential treatment.
Study: Exercise Improves Most Forms of Depression Treatment
March 22, 2024

High-intensity exercise treats depression as effectively as do cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and medication, according to a new study that found combining SSRIs, a type of antidepressant, with exercise improved depressive symptoms more than medication alone....
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Novel genetic variants associated with Alzheimer's disease
March 21, 2024
A new study has identified 17 genetic variants that may influence Alzheimer's disease risk, putting researchers one step closer to uncovering biological pathways to target for future treatment and prevention.
High-resolution brain created with 3D printer
March 21, 2024
A 3D-printed 'brain phantom' has been developed, which is modeled on the structure of brain fibers and can be imaged using a special variant of magnetic resonance imaging (dMRI). The scientific team has now shown in a study, these brain models can be used to advance research into neurodegenerative d...
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Immune cells identified as key players in brain health
March 21, 2024
Using novel genetic and genomic tools, researchers have shed light on the role of immune cells called macrophages in lipid-rich tissues like the brain, advancing our understanding of Alzheimer's and other diseases. The study represents a step forward in understanding immune cell regulation and its i...
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