There's no doubt sleep is good for the brain. It allows different parts to regenerate and helps memories stabilize. When we don't get enough sleep, this can increase stress levels and exacerbate mental health issues.
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It's always important to prioritize health by participating in stroke risk screenings. These assessments offer invaluable insights into personal health profiles, enabling you to address potential risk factors head-on.
Jun 3, 2024
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The neurotransmitter dopamine has often been linked to pleasure-seeking behaviors and making stimuli paired with rewards (e.g., food, drinks) valuable. Nonetheless, the processes through which this key chemical messenger ...
Scientists have found the genetic root of a disorder that causes intellectual disability, which they estimate affects as many as one in 20,000 young people. And they hope their discovery leads to a new diagnosis that can ...
Jun 2, 2024
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Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester have identified mechanisms in the brain's hippocampal network that are rescued by ketones. These findings build on previous research showing ...
May 31, 2024
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Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and others have identified a neurodevelopmental disorder, caused by mutations in a single gene, that affects tens of thousands of people worldwide. The work, published ...
May 31, 2024
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Since the 1980s, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants have been the backbone of treatment for depression and other mental health conditions worldwide, with tens of millions of annual prescriptions ...
May 31, 2024
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A World Health Organization-commissioned systematic review finds that radio wave exposure from mobile phones does not affect learning, memory, attention span and other cognitive functions like coordination. The work is published ...
May 31, 2024
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The protein sTREM2 plays a crucial role in Alzheimer's disease, but the role is complex and poorly understood. In the early stages of the disease, sTREM2 levels in the cerebrospinal fluid fall relative to healthy people's, ...
May 31, 2024
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As we go about our daily lives, it's easy to overlook the significance of the seemingly ordinary things around us. But imagine the profound impact of the absence of the sound of birds, the scent of flowers, or the sight of ...
May 31, 2024
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