Genes and Brain Wiring Team Up in Alzheimer’s Spread
Summary: A new study reveals how genes influence where and how Alzheimer’s-related tau protein spreads in the brain.…
Anxious Mondays Leave Lasting Mark on Stress
Summary: A new study reveals that anxiety felt on Mondays uniquely elevates stress hormones, even in retirees, with…
Cough Medicine Shows Promise in Slowing Parkinson’s Dementia
Summary: A clinical trial has revealed that Ambroxol, a common cough medicine in Europe, may help slow cognitive…
Clearing Brain Sugar Stores Could Protect Against Dementia
Summary: New research reveals that sugar metabolism in brain cells may be a crucial defense against Alzheimer’s and…
Mimicking Exercise in the Brain Could Slow Cognitive Decline
Summary: While physical activity is known to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease, many patients are unable to…
Exercise Proven to Boost Kids’ Mental Health
Summary: A massive analysis of over 375 trials shows that structured exercise significantly reduces depression and anxiety in…
One Gene Rewires Fear Circuits and Fuels Anxiety
Summary: Researchers have uncovered how losing the autism-linked gene PTEN in a specific set of inhibitory neurons reshapes…
Brain Fatigue: How the Mind Decides When to Push or Quit
Summary: A new study reveals how the brain responds to mental exhaustion, identifying two key regions—the right insula…
Short Naps Linked to “Aha” Moments and Creative Insight
Summary: A new study suggests that a short nap, especially one reaching deeper N2 sleep, can significantly boost…
Smarter Minds Predict Better: IQ Linked to Sharper Life Forecasting
Summary: New research reveals that individuals with higher IQs are significantly better at predicting future outcomes, leading to…