May 16, 2022 – Our ability to learn new things and adjust our approach based on failure and success can be credited to a multi-tasking group of neurons, or messenger cells in our brain, suggest the results of a series of new lab tests. The study findings, published in the journal Science, offer fresh insight … Read more
July 30, 2021 — Infection from COVID-19 may have a substantial negative effect on intelligence, according to a new large-scale study from the United Kingdom, findings that are consistent with reports of “brain fog” among long-haul COVID-19 patients. Researchers analyzed data from 81,337 people who took the Great British Intelligence Test in 2020. Of … Read more
National Institutes of Health: “Physical activity and motor ability associated with better cognition in older adults, even with dementia.” Wendy Suzuki, professor of neuroscience and psychology, New York University Center for Neural Science. Neurology: “Midlife cardiovascular fitness and dementia: A 44-year longitudinal population study in women.” The New York Times: “Move Your Body, … Read more
By Cara MurezHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, June 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) – A diet designed to boost brain health appears to benefit people with multiple sclerosis (MS), new research suggests. For the study, a team from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City examined 185 people diagnosed with MS within the past … Read more
June 4, 2021 — “I had the weirdest dream last night.” It’s a common refrain made by people whose sleeping experiences have taken them to places that surpass the waking imagination. And that’s for good reason, says neuroscientist Erik Hoel, PhD, from Tufts University in Medford, MA. Strange dreams serve an important purpose, … Read more
By Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters WEDNESDAY, Feb. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — “Prediabetes” — where blood sugar levels are high but not yet tipped over into full-blown diabetes — may pose a threat to brain health, new British research suggests. “As an observational study, it cannot prove higher blood sugar … Read more
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Brain drain: Arguing with others puts a lot more strain on your brain than agreeing with them, a new study finds. “Our entire brain is a social processing network,” said senior author Joy Hirsch, professor of psychiatry, comparative medicine and neuroscience at … Read more
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Hospitalized COVID-19 patients with brain complications such as stroke and confusion have an increased risk of death, a new study shows. The findings could improve care and save lives during the pandemic, the researchers said. “This study is the first to … Read more
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Being positive may help protect your memory as you age, a new study indicates. Researchers analyzed data from almost 1,000 middle-aged and older U.S. adults who took part in a national study. The upshot: Being upbeat pays dividends. … Read more
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The more symptoms of depression people have, the higher their risk of stroke, researchers say. “There are a number of well-known risk factors for stroke, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease; but we are beginning to understand … Read more