Tag: Neuroscience
Scientists get a clearer picture of Alzheimer’s early signs.
Alzheimer's disease casts a long shadow, affecting millions worldwide and presenting profound challenges for individuals and their families. For decades, diagnosis often occurred once...
Fasting Diets Could Be Really Changing Your Brain.
The buzz around fasting diets isn't just about weight loss anymore. From intermittent fasting to extended fasts, these eating patterns are making waves, and...
Our brains go through 5 ‘eras’ as we age, scientists reveal.
For too long, we've viewed the journey of our brains through life as a simple, perhaps even linear, process – a climb to a...
GLP-1s have a surprising new role: tackling alcohol and drug addiction. (The Washington Post)
You’ve likely heard of GLP-1 medications, the groundbreaking drugs transforming the landscape of weight management and diabetes care. But what if these same medications...
Camels might help stop Alzheimer’s! New research reveals how their tiny antibodies could protect the brain from memory loss
In a world grappling with the silent epidemic of Alzheimer's disease, a remarkable and perhaps unexpected ray of hope is emerging from the deserts...
Scientists Pinpoint the Brain Cells Causing Anxiety – And How to Turn Them Down
Anxiety. It’s that knot in your stomach, the racing thoughts at 3 AM, the feeling of dread that casts a shadow over bright days....
Turns out, this is how chameleons aim their eyes separately.
Chameleons. Just saying the word conjures images of vibrant colors, slow-motion movements, and, of course, those incredible, independently swiveling eyes. For years, their unique...
Good news: We may soon have a way to clear our brains of a common parasite.
The human brain, a marvel of complexity, is also surprisingly vulnerable. For years, scientists have understood that a common, often asymptomatic parasite can take...
Dreaming in deep sleep? Your brain might actually be awake.
We often picture sleep as a clear-cut state: REM for vivid, fantastical dreams and deep sleep (Non-REM or NREM) for a quiet, restorative shutdown....
Man with Parkinson’s Plays Clarinet During Deep Brain Stimulation
Picture this: an operating room, usually a place of hushed intensity and focused precision, suddenly filled with the clear, resonant notes of a clarinet....
Good news: Your brain hits its prime later than you’d expect, and science has found the magic age.
For decades, we’ve been told a familiar story: youth is synonymous with peak performance, especially when it comes to our brains. The popular narrative...
A UK brain monitoring start-up went from a teenage idea to $100 million in funding.
Ever dreamt big? Like, really big? We're talking about an idea born in the quiet of a teenager's mind, nurtured through countless hours, and...
