Neuroscience

Poor sleep may increase markers of poor brain health: Study

Getting either too much or too little sleep is associated with changes in the brain that have been shown to increase the risk of stroke and dementia later in life, a recent study finds. The research is published in the Journal ...

Health

New study shows exercise can boost brain health

A fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health has been revealed, according to an international study that included a team of clinical researchers from Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Brain Health Center, ...

Radiology & Imaging

Soccer heading linked to measurable decline in brain function

New research being presented this week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) links soccer heading—where players hit the ball with their head—to a measurable decline in the microstructure ...

Neuroscience

Is a longer reproductive lifespan good for your brain?

People with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of cerebral small vessel disease, according to a new study published in the September 27, 2023, online issue of Neurology.

Radiology & Imaging

Lessons from an experimental brain phantom

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and colleagues have developed a novel, anatomically accurate reference model of the human brain, entirely made from soft organic materials, for use ...

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