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Even Mild Covid Infection Can Cause Brain Shrinkage: Oxford-Led Study
Even mild infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can lead to shrinkage in brain areas related to smell, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Oxford.
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Did You Know High Blood Pressure, Diabetes And Obesity Are Linked To Unhealthy Brains?
The study examined the associations between seven vascular risk factors and differences in the structures of parts of the brain.
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Junk Food May Cause Your Brain To Shrink, Eat These Healthy Foods Instead
A diet rich in processed and unhealthy foods can cause your brain to shrink. However, a diet rich in essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can prevent your brain from shrinking.
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Exercise Counters Brain Shrinkage In Parkinson's Disease
By protecting the brain from shrinkage, aerobic exercise may slow the progression of Parkinson's disease, a progressive disorder of the nervous system, says a neurologist.
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Alzheimer's risk higher if mother had the disease
Recent research adds more weight to growing evidence that if one of your parents has Alzheimer's disease, the chances of inheriting it from your mother are higher than from your father.
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Walking saves memory
Walking about six miles a week protects against brain shrinkage in old age, which in turn helps stem the onset of memory problems and cognitive decline.
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Alcohol linked with brain shrinkage
Studies have shown that having a drink or two a day may be good for the heart, but a new study suggests that moderate drinking may not be so beneficial for the brain.
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Hyperactive children have smaller and less mature brains
According to a recent study, children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often have slightly smaller and less mature brains than their peers. The study sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health also proved that the stimulants commonly prescribed to treat the problem were not to blame for any brain shrinkage.
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Even Mild Covid Infection Can Cause Brain Shrinkage: Oxford-Led Study
Even mild infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can lead to shrinkage in brain areas related to smell, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Oxford.
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Did You Know High Blood Pressure, Diabetes And Obesity Are Linked To Unhealthy Brains?
The study examined the associations between seven vascular risk factors and differences in the structures of parts of the brain.
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Junk Food May Cause Your Brain To Shrink, Eat These Healthy Foods Instead
A diet rich in processed and unhealthy foods can cause your brain to shrink. However, a diet rich in essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can prevent your brain from shrinking.
-
Exercise Counters Brain Shrinkage In Parkinson's Disease
By protecting the brain from shrinkage, aerobic exercise may slow the progression of Parkinson's disease, a progressive disorder of the nervous system, says a neurologist.
-
Alzheimer's risk higher if mother had the disease
Recent research adds more weight to growing evidence that if one of your parents has Alzheimer's disease, the chances of inheriting it from your mother are higher than from your father.
-
Walking saves memory
Walking about six miles a week protects against brain shrinkage in old age, which in turn helps stem the onset of memory problems and cognitive decline.
-
Alcohol linked with brain shrinkage
Studies have shown that having a drink or two a day may be good for the heart, but a new study suggests that moderate drinking may not be so beneficial for the brain.
-
Hyperactive children have smaller and less mature brains
According to a recent study, children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often have slightly smaller and less mature brains than their peers. The study sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health also proved that the stimulants commonly prescribed to treat the problem were not to blame for any brain shrinkage.
