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Alcohol Isn't The Only Issue; Other Factors That Are Worsening Your Liver Health
The liver plays a vital role in detoxification, metabolism, and nutrient storage, so ongoing exposure to harmful substances or habits can overwhelm it. Here are some of these factors.
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Air Pollution Exposure In Childhood May Affect Brain Development: Study
Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid-childhood may have weaker connections between key brain regions that can highly impact their thinking and controlling capacity, according to a study.
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The Role Of Diet And Exercise In Brain Health
Brain Health: Let's explore how diet and exercise contribute to brain health and the specific they offer.
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Positive Parenting Tips: 7 Ways To Ensure Physical And Mental Well-Being Of Gen Alpha
Positive Parenting Tips: Here are seven positive parenting tips to help guide and support your Gen Alpha child toward a healthy and balanced life.
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New Study Finds Axons May Resemble 'Strings of Beads' Instead of Smooth Lines
A recent study challenges the traditional view of axons as smooth, cylindrical fibres, revealing they may actually resemble "strings of beads" or nanoscopic varicosities. Conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University using a high-pressure freezing imaging method, the discovery showed rotund blobs connected by thin tubes within axons. These s...
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Your Gut Health Plays A Key Role In Regulating Stress Throughout The Day, Study Finds
The gut microbiome doesn't just regulate digestion and metabolism; it plays a critical role in how we react to stress.
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Brain Injuries May Raise the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease, Say Researchers
Recent findings from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center suggest that traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may significantly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study highlights the role of the BAG3 protein in clearing harmful proteins from the brain. Enhancing BAG3 could potentially mitigate the cognitive decline assoc...
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Here's How Creativity Helps Brain Health and Emotional Resilience
Engaging in creative activities, such as painting, music, and writing, provides numerous benefits for brain health and emotional resilience. Research in neuroarts demonstrates that creativity enhances cognitive functions, improves memory retention, and reduces anxiety levels. Simple creative outlets like doodling or crafting can significantly aid i...
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Are You What You Eat? Psychiatrist Reveals Junk Food's Mental Health Risks
Dr Daniel Amen, a California-based psychiatrist and brain-imaging researcher, has stressed the link between diet and mental health, particularly warning against junk food for those battling depression.
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Scientists Map Fruit Fly Brain, Breakthrough For Human, Animal Insights
Scientists announced on Thursday a milestone in neurobiological research with the mapping of the entire brain of an adult fruit fly, a feat that may provide insight into brains across the animal kingdom, including people.
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First Face Transplant With an Eye Reportedly Does Not Show Any Signs of Rejects After a Year
In May 2023, Aaron James, an electrical lineman, became the first person to undergo a partial face transplant that included an eye. Now, a year later, doctors from New York University Langone Health report no signs of rejection, with blood flow reaching the transplanted eye. However, despite this positive development, James remains unable to see fr...
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Gut Health: Is Gut Your Second Brain?
This article explores the profound connection between gut health and overall well-being, examining how the gastrointestinal system influences not just physical health but also mental and emotional states.
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Harvard and Google Created the Most Detailed Map of Brain Using AI
In a landmark achievement, Harvard University and Google have developed the most detailed brain map ever created. This innovative project focused on a cubic millimeter of human cerebral cortex, a sample taken during an epilepsy surgery in 2014. Over a decade, biologists and machine-learning experts meticulously mapped approximately 57,000 cells and...
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Unlocking Longevity: A Specific Diet Linked To Slower Brain Aging, Study Finds
A recent study suggests that the rate of aging in our brains is connected to the nutrients we consume in our diets.
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New Study Reveals Surprising Link Between Exercise And Brain Size
A recent international study has unveiled an interesting connection between regular exercise and improved brain health.
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Alcohol Isn't The Only Issue; Other Factors That Are Worsening Your Liver Health
The liver plays a vital role in detoxification, metabolism, and nutrient storage, so ongoing exposure to harmful substances or habits can overwhelm it. Here are some of these factors.
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Air Pollution Exposure In Childhood May Affect Brain Development: Study
Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid-childhood may have weaker connections between key brain regions that can highly impact their thinking and controlling capacity, according to a study.
-
The Role Of Diet And Exercise In Brain Health
Brain Health: Let's explore how diet and exercise contribute to brain health and the specific they offer.
-
Positive Parenting Tips: 7 Ways To Ensure Physical And Mental Well-Being Of Gen Alpha
Positive Parenting Tips: Here are seven positive parenting tips to help guide and support your Gen Alpha child toward a healthy and balanced life.
-
New Study Finds Axons May Resemble 'Strings of Beads' Instead of Smooth Lines
A recent study challenges the traditional view of axons as smooth, cylindrical fibres, revealing they may actually resemble "strings of beads" or nanoscopic varicosities. Conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University using a high-pressure freezing imaging method, the discovery showed rotund blobs connected by thin tubes within axons. These s...
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Your Gut Health Plays A Key Role In Regulating Stress Throughout The Day, Study Finds
The gut microbiome doesn't just regulate digestion and metabolism; it plays a critical role in how we react to stress.
-
Brain Injuries May Raise the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease, Say Researchers
Recent findings from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center suggest that traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may significantly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study highlights the role of the BAG3 protein in clearing harmful proteins from the brain. Enhancing BAG3 could potentially mitigate the cognitive decline assoc...
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Here's How Creativity Helps Brain Health and Emotional Resilience
Engaging in creative activities, such as painting, music, and writing, provides numerous benefits for brain health and emotional resilience. Research in neuroarts demonstrates that creativity enhances cognitive functions, improves memory retention, and reduces anxiety levels. Simple creative outlets like doodling or crafting can significantly aid i...
-
Are You What You Eat? Psychiatrist Reveals Junk Food's Mental Health Risks
Dr Daniel Amen, a California-based psychiatrist and brain-imaging researcher, has stressed the link between diet and mental health, particularly warning against junk food for those battling depression.
-
Scientists Map Fruit Fly Brain, Breakthrough For Human, Animal Insights
Scientists announced on Thursday a milestone in neurobiological research with the mapping of the entire brain of an adult fruit fly, a feat that may provide insight into brains across the animal kingdom, including people.
-
First Face Transplant With an Eye Reportedly Does Not Show Any Signs of Rejects After a Year
In May 2023, Aaron James, an electrical lineman, became the first person to undergo a partial face transplant that included an eye. Now, a year later, doctors from New York University Langone Health report no signs of rejection, with blood flow reaching the transplanted eye. However, despite this positive development, James remains unable to see fr...
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Gut Health: Is Gut Your Second Brain?
This article explores the profound connection between gut health and overall well-being, examining how the gastrointestinal system influences not just physical health but also mental and emotional states.
-
Harvard and Google Created the Most Detailed Map of Brain Using AI
In a landmark achievement, Harvard University and Google have developed the most detailed brain map ever created. This innovative project focused on a cubic millimeter of human cerebral cortex, a sample taken during an epilepsy surgery in 2014. Over a decade, biologists and machine-learning experts meticulously mapped approximately 57,000 cells and...
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Unlocking Longevity: A Specific Diet Linked To Slower Brain Aging, Study Finds
A recent study suggests that the rate of aging in our brains is connected to the nutrients we consume in our diets.
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New Study Reveals Surprising Link Between Exercise And Brain Size
A recent international study has unveiled an interesting connection between regular exercise and improved brain health.
