Fluctuating blood pressure: A warning sign for dementia and heart disease

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Australian researchers has shown that fluctuating blood pressure can increase the risk of dementia and vascular pro

Updated on: February 24,2024

Fluctuating blood pressure: A warning sign for dementia and heart disease

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Australian researchers has shown that fluctuating blood pressure can increase the risk of dementia and vascular pro

Updated on:February 24,2024

Spinal cord stimulation shown to reduce pain, improve balance in people with lower limb amputation

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpinal cord stimulation can elicit sensation in the missing foot and alleviate phantom limb pain in people with lower limb amputations,

Updated on: January 02,2024

Spinal cord stimulation shown to reduce pain, improve balance in people with lower limb amputation

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpinal cord stimulation can elicit sensation in the missing foot and alleviate phantom limb pain in people with lower limb amputations,

Updated on:January 02,2024

Pregnancy history may be tied to Alzheimer's disease

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA woman's history of pregnancy may affect her risk of Alzheimer's disease decades later, according to a study published in the Jul

Updated on: June 07,2024

Pregnancy history may be tied to Alzheimer's disease

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA woman's history of pregnancy may affect her risk of Alzheimer's disease decades later, according to a study published in the Jul

Updated on:June 07,2024

'Dancing' laboratory rats show how the brain learns, perfects, then unconsciously performs a skillful movement

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainLearning a complex skilled movement like tying your shoes or playing an instrument takes practice. After repeating the same mo

Updated on: January 21,2024

'Dancing' laboratory rats show how the brain learns, perfects, then unconsciously performs a skillful movement

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainLearning a complex skilled movement like tying your shoes or playing an instrument takes practice. After repeating the same mo

Updated on:January 21,2024

New gut-brain circuits found for sugar and fat cravings

by Monell Chemical Senses CenterIn this illustration, fat, sugar, and the combination of both (chocolate) navigate a gut-brain maze. The blue path represents the sugar route, the green path signi

Updated on: June 29,2024

New gut-brain circuits found for sugar and fat cravings

by Monell Chemical Senses CenterIn this illustration, fat, sugar, and the combination of both (chocolate) navigate a gut-brain maze. The blue path represents the sugar route, the green path signi

Updated on:June 29,2024

Making early signs of multiple sclerosis 'VISIBL'

by University of ConnecticutCredit:Multiple Sclerosis Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1177/13524585241228739Awareness about a disease in at risk-population improve outcomes. That's the sim

Updated on: March 20,2024

Making early signs of multiple sclerosis 'VISIBL'

by University of ConnecticutCredit:Multiple Sclerosis Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1177/13524585241228739Awareness about a disease in at risk-population improve outcomes. That's the sim

Updated on:March 20,2024

How social behavior is encoded in the monkey brain during everyday tasks

by Bob Yirka , Medical Xpressa, Experimental set-up with two male–female pairs in adjacent enclosures. Neural activity was recorded from two male monkeys during various social contexts and behaviors i

Updated on: March 19,2024

How social behavior is encoded in the monkey brain during everyday tasks

by Bob Yirka , Medical Xpressa, Experimental set-up with two male–female pairs in adjacent enclosures. Neural activity was recorded from two male monkeys during various social contexts and behaviors i

Updated on:March 19,2024

Tandem cycling linked to improved health for those with Parkinson's and care partners

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPedaling on a stationary bicycle built for two may improve the health and well-being for both people with Parkinson's disease

Updated on: March 18,2024

Tandem cycling linked to improved health for those with Parkinson's and care partners

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPedaling on a stationary bicycle built for two may improve the health and well-being for both people with Parkinson's disease

Updated on:March 18,2024

Smart brain-wave cap recognizes stroke before the patient reaches the hospital

byAmsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA special brain-wave cap can diagnose stroke in the ambulance, allowing the patient to receive appropriate treatment faste

Updated on: January 06,2024

Smart brain-wave cap recognizes stroke before the patient reaches the hospital

byAmsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA special brain-wave cap can diagnose stroke in the ambulance, allowing the patient to receive appropriate treatment faste

Updated on:January 06,2024

Secret behind 'nic-sickness' could help break tobacco addiction

by Robert Sanders,University of California - BerkeleyNicotine is addictive because it activates the brain’s dopamine network, which makes us feel good. UC Berkeley researchers now show in experi

Updated on: January 21,2024

Secret behind 'nic-sickness' could help break tobacco addiction

by Robert Sanders,University of California - BerkeleyNicotine is addictive because it activates the brain’s dopamine network, which makes us feel good. UC Berkeley researchers now show in experi

Updated on:January 21,2024

Brains with Alzheimer's disease have subnormal levels of important dietary antioxidants

by Josh Meyer,Virginia TechCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease estimated to affect 6 million Americans and 33 million people worl

Updated on: June 07,2024

Brains with Alzheimer's disease have subnormal levels of important dietary antioxidants

by Josh Meyer,Virginia TechCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease estimated to affect 6 million Americans and 33 million people worl

Updated on:June 07,2024

Doubts abound about a new Alzheimer's blood test

by Judith Graham, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor the first time, people worried about their risk of Alzheimer's disease can go online, order a blood test, and receive results

Updated on: January 04,2024

Doubts abound about a new Alzheimer's blood test

by Judith Graham, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor the first time, people worried about their risk of Alzheimer's disease can go online, order a blood test, and receive results

Updated on:January 04,2024