Depression changes structure of the brain, study suggests Changes in the brain’s structure that could be the result of depression have been identified in a major scanning study. Depression changes structure of the brain, study suggests Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
How physical exercise prevents dementia Physical exercise seems beneficial in the prevention of cognitive impairment and dementia in old age, numerous studies have shown. Now researchers have explored in one of the first studies worldwide how exercise affects brain metabolism. How physical exercise prevents dementia Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
Why sugary drinks and protein-rich meals don’t go well together Having a sugar-sweetened drink with a high-protein meal may negatively affect energy balance, alter food preferences and cause the body to store more fat. Why sugary drinks and protein-rich meals don’t go well together Source: Science Daily Fitness
New insight into genetic basis of neuropsychiatric disorders New insight into the genetic basis of neuropsychiatric disorders has been provided through new study. In this research, the first mouse model of a mutation in the ARID1B gene was created and then used to show that growth hormone treatments reverse some manifestations of the mutation. New…
High-fat diet in pregnancy can cause mental health problems in offspring A high-fat diet during pregnancy alters the development of the brain and endocrine system of offspring, new research in an animal model suggests. The new study links an unhealthy diet during pregnancy to mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression in children. High-fat…
Low oxygen reverses mitochondrial disease in mice Hypoxia reverses brain damage caused by mitochondrial dysfunction, a team finds. The approach might one day point to new therapies for people with Leigh syndrome and other mitochondrial disorders. Low oxygen reverses mitochondrial disease in mice Source: Science Daily Healthy Aging
Prediction of conversion to Alzheimer’s disease with longitudinal measures and time-to-event data Predicting the timing of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) conversion for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be significantly improved by incorporating longitudinal change information of clinical and neuroimaging markers, in addition to baseline characteristics, according to projections made by investigators. In a new…
Stem cell transplants may advance ALS treatment by repair of blood-spinal cord barrier Researchers show that bone marrow stem cell transplants helped improve motor functions and nervous system conditions in mice with the disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) by repairing damage to the blood-spinal cord barrier. The researchers say the results of their experiment are…
Gut microbes linked to brain structure in people with irritable bowel syndrome Research shows for the first time an association between the gut microbiota and the brain regions involved in the processing of sensory information from their bodies. Also, the researchers gained insight into the connections among childhood trauma, brain development and gut microbiome composition. …
Group rituals can make us biased against outsiders From our greetings to our celebrations to how we take our coffee, everyday life is full of shared rituals. The effort and commitment involved in these rituals can help us bond with others — but new research suggests that they may also push us away from those…