Summary: Plaque formation can cause spheroid-shaped swellings to build up along axons near amyloid plaque deposits. The swellings are caused by lysosomes, which digest cellular waste. As the swelling grows, it can block the transmission of signals from one area of the brain to another. Source: Yale The formation of amyloid plaques in the brain …
Summary: Researchers have identified a protein that could be harnessed to help microglia in the brain ward off Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. Source: The conversation Many neurodegenerative diseases, or conditions resulting from the loss of function or death of brain cells, remain largely incurable. Most available treatments target only one of the multiple …
The brains of people with cognitive decline do better with higher levels of vitamin D, research shows. The study appears in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. “This research reinforces the importance of studying how foods and nutrients build resilience to protect the aging brain against diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and …
According to a cohort study of more than 650,000 children and young adults, there has been an increased risk of brain cancer associated with increased radiation dose to the brain from CT examinations. The researchers observed a significant dose-response relationship such that for every 10,000 people who received a single head scan, approximately one patient …
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Having felt the effects of lockdowns and the pandemic, the global public has re-prioritized their health: they are now emphasizing mental health like never before, with a recent IPSOS study ranking it just after Covid-19 and cancer as the biggest health concerns. But overall brain health isn’t just about mental health; it also means cognitive …
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Summary: Researchers find that changes in the brain’s salience network occur when a person experiences trauma. Source: University of Rochester Exposure to trauma can be life changing – and researchers are learning more about how traumatic events can physically alter our brains. But these changes don’t happen because of physical injuries; on the contrary, the …
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Summary: Previous research has linked oral bacteria to poor dental hygiene and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Now researchers have found a link between Streptococcus anginosus, a bacteria found in oral abscesses, and an increased risk of brain abscesses. Source: Plymouth University Bacteria known to cause oral infections may also be a contributing factor …
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Summary: Gene usage in the brains of those who suffered severe COVID-19 infections was similar to that seen in the aging brain. Researchers say COVID-19 is associated with molecular signatures of brain aging. Source: BIDMC Although COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory disease, neurological symptoms have been described in many patients with COVID-19, including recovered individuals. …
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There are so many foods that contain nutrients known to benefit the brain. From nuts and seeds to fish, fruits and vegetables, there are plenty of brain-boosting foods to choose from. To maximize the impact your food choices can have on your brain health, it’s best to eat a variety of brain-boosting foods throughout the …
