Getting older brings certain expectations, from gray hair and wrinkles to more bouts of forgetfulness. While these beliefs may seem harmless, whether a person views these changes in a positive or negative light may influence ...
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Humans aren't the only ones who grow forgetful as they age—fruit flies do, too. But because fruit flies have a lifespan of only about two months, they can be a useful model for understanding the cognitive decline that comes ...
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Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) is a rare autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. According to estimates, 1 to 3 in 100,000 people are affected. They may suffer from visual ...
Oct 25, 2024
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A new study by researchers at Florida State University's Gut Biome Lab has revealed a potential link between an infection caused by gut bacteria and the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
Oct 24, 2024
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Air pollution is often viewed as an outdoor hazard and a threat to respiratory health. Emerging research shows that air pollution may also affect our brain health. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), is a complex mixture of ...
Oct 21, 2024
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After a stroke, many people develop depression that is driven by factors including cognitive difficulties, a lack of social participation, and self-perceived poor recovery. This depression can persist for months or years, ...
Oct 21, 2024
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There is an imbalance in the gut flora of patients with epilepsy compared with healthy controls, according to a study published online Sept. 28 in the Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition.
Oct 16, 2024
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In 2019, Raymond Mailhot was visiting with a young patient and his family facing a scary diagnosis—brain cancer. Treatments were incredibly effective, and the young boy was going to survive, Mailhot shared in Spanish with ...
Oct 15, 2024
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A new study finds persistent loneliness taking a toll on aging brains and significantly raising a person's odds for dementia.
Oct 10, 2024
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Three common cardiovascular diseases in adults—heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease—are linked to cognitive impairment and increased risk of dementia, according to "Cardiac Contributions to Brain ...
Oct 10, 2024
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