Scientists Uncover Dozens of Previously Unknown Alzheimer’s Risk Factors
Scientists have identified dozens of previously unknown genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease in one of the largest…
Excessive exercise disrupts dopamine regulation in the brain, study finds
Excessive physical exercise affects more than just the muscles; it can also alter brain chemistry. A new study…
What is Lewy body dementia? About the condition Patrick Stewart had
British actor Patrick Stewart died Wednesday at 86. His spokesperson said Thursday that he died from Alzheimer’s disease…
Mothers Who Took Choline Supplements While Pregnant Had Children With Fewer Social Withdrawal Issues and Improved Cognition—Evidence of Choline’s Value in Prevention
Researchers have reported results of a large, randomized clinical trial that provides the most statistically powerful evidence to…
The brain liquidates billions of mutant neurons around the time we’re born
By the time a baby is born, its brain has lost large numbers of neurons with genetic abnormalities.Credit:…
Children’s brain reward responses may explain ultra-processed food-related weight gain
Children who eat more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) show stronger responses in the brain’s reward network when viewing images…
UC Davis Health introduces five-day accelerated treatment for severe depression
UC Davis Health has added an accelerated treatment approach for depression at its Advanced Psychiatric Therapeutics (APT) clinic…
Microdosing LSD shows some cognitive benefits — but only for women
The human brain’s response to psychedelic drugs is intriguing.Credit: Horacio Villalobos/Corbis via Getty In a small preliminary study,…
Contact With Nature is Linked to Healthy Eating, Shows Encouraging New Study
Credit: Sara Kurfess A new study has discovered that contact with nature may help people develop healthier eating…
What is creatine? Benefits, side effects and daily dosage guide
My boyfriend turned 50 this year. He didn’t buy an expensive sports car. Or quit his job and…