Brain Health News
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Salt intake: New soy compound could protect your brain and blood pressure
A natural extract called LPC70 might be the move to help your brain bounce back from a high-sodium diet, but it's early days.
Deep brain stimulation: Scientists unlock key paths for depression relief
New research shows that hitting specific brain highways could be the key to helping people with treatment-resistant depression.
Brain cells: Why your protective cells might be causing memory loss
New research shows that cells usually meant to protect your brain's wiring might actually contribute to cognitive decline as you age.
Your brain keeps working while you are under anesthesia
New research shows your brain can process language and predict future words even when you're completely knocked out.
Alzheimer’s breakthrough: How clearing brain plaques might protect memory
A new study reveals that removing harmful brain proteins could stop Alzheimer's from getting worse, offering a potential path for future treatments.
Alzheimer's research may have a blind spot involving a hidden peptide
A UC Santa Cruz professor suggests that a long-ignored protein fragment called P3 might be contributing to the disease more than we thought.
Brain Mapping: Scientists reveal new 'Lipid Brain Atlas' with 539 regions
Researchers have officially leveled up our understanding of the brain by mapping its hidden fatty molecules, and it's giving major plot twist energy.
Psilocybin and your brain: It’s not just 'chaos' happening in there
A new study suggests psychedelics don't just scramble your brain, but actually reorganize how you process reality.
Pikio Si Oblik helmet: Why this new gear is the GOAT of head safety
Vancouver startup Pikio is rethinking bike safety with its Oblik tech, scoring record-breaking marks in Virginia Tech's latest lab tests.
Alzheimer's and Parkinson's brain inflammation could be blocked by new target
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have identified a specific receptor that, when blocked, significantly reduces harmful brain inflammation.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation: New Study Suggests Body-Brain Link to Learning
Researchers found that stimulating the vagus nerve after practice sessions helps mice lock in motor skills, hinting at a hidden 'window' for brain plasticity.
Gut bacteria may reveal if your brain is aging faster than you
A new UCLA study suggests the microbes in your stomach could be the key to predicting cognitive decline decades before it starts.
Alzheimer’s disease risk linked to gut bacteria molecule
A compound produced in your digestive system might be speeding up cognitive decline, but scientists say it could eventually become a target for treatment.
Berries: Are they actually a superfood or just high-key aesthetic?
Turns out your favorite smoothie topping is actually lowkey doing the heavy lifting for your brain and body.
MIND Diet: This food plan could shave 2.5 years off your brain's age
A diet focused on veggies, fish, and berries might be the secret to keeping your brain sharp as you age.
Alzheimer’s breakthrough: APOE4 gene weakness discovered by scientists
Mount Sinai researchers found that a key genetic Alzheimer’s risk factor might be reversible by targeting specific brain cell processes.
All in the Mind: How stress impacts your brain and internal GPS
A new episode explores why stress messes with your sense of direction and how we judge other people's emotions.
Stroke recovery: Why your body's internal clock might be the key
New research suggests that hitting reset on your circadian rhythm could help your brain clear out waste and heal better after a stroke.
Alzheimer's disease: Could a breakthrough outside the brain be the key?
Researchers have discovered that immune cells causing brain damage might actually get their marching orders from outside the skull.
Glucosamine: Popular joint supplement linked to Alzheimer's risks
A new study suggests that the common joint supplement might be linked to faster cognitive decline, but experts say it's too soon to ditch your routine.
Dreaming: Why your brain feels like it’s running on low battery
Ever wake up feeling exhausted after a wild dream? New research suggests your brain is actually burning way more energy than you think.