Neuroscience
Playtime, being social helps a dog's aging brain, study finds
As their aging brains shrink, older dogs can suffer the same memory and thinking problems as many older humans do.
Apr 2, 2024
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News tagged with brain function
Neuroscience
Altered brain morphology and functional connectivity in postmenopausal women
A new research paper titled "Altered brain morphology and functional connectivity in postmenopausal women: automatic segmentation of whole-brain and thalamic subnuclei and resting-state fMRI" has been published in Aging.
Apr 1, 2024
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Neuroscience
Older brain cells linger unexpectedly before their death
For oligodendrocytes—the central nervous system cells critical for brain function—age may not bring wisdom, but it does come with the power to cling to life for much, much longer than scientists knew. That's according ...
Mar 28, 2024
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Health
Want to feel young? Protect your sleep, say researchers
Feeling sleepy can make you feel 10 years older. Researchers at Stockholm University have discovered that sleep affects how old you feel. The study is published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
Mar 27, 2024
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Neuroscience
Research team identifies new treatment target for Alzheimer's disease
Researchers at the University of Leeds and Lancaster University in the UK have identified a new potential target for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease—PDE4B. Their work is published in Neuropsychopharmacology.
Mar 26, 2024
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Neuroscience
Fiber supplements could improve brain function in seniors, study says
Fiber is essential for the digestive system. It helps maintain a healthy weight and lowers the risk of diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. Getting the right amount of fiber, whether through food or drinks, is a great ...
Mar 23, 2024
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Neuroscience
Mike Tyson is returning to boxing at age 58, but health experts say it's a bad idea
Mike Tyson is scheduled to return to the ring this summer in a bout with social media star turned professional boxer Jake Paul.
Mar 20, 2024
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Neuroscience
Functional MRI scans provide a novel view of the brain's language network during conversation
Researchers have revealed new insights into how the brain processes speech and listening during conversations through advanced investigations using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). In a study published in Cerebral ...
Mar 19, 2024
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Neuroscience
A new study shows how neurochemicals affect fMRI readings
The brain is an incredibly complex and active organ that uses electricity and chemicals to transmit and receive signals between its sub-regions.
Mar 18, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
AI recognizes clinically anxious youth based on their brain structure
A unique multicenter study, including about 3,500 youth between 10 and 25 years old from across the globe, shows that artificial intelligence—specifically machine learning—is able to identify individuals with anxiety ...
Mar 18, 2024
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