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Surge of activity correlated in dying brain: Study
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, provided early evidence of a surge of activity correlated with consciousness in the dying brain.
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Musical expertise makes adults better listeners by keeping brain young: St
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The world's population is ageing at an unprecedented rate. Ageing can cause numerous forms of cognitive impairment, presenting a significant burden on families and society. As a result, it is critical to develop effective strategies to promote healthy ageing.
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Common infections linked to poor cognitive performance in older adults: St
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A recent study led by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers discovered that signs of common illnesses in a sample of middle-aged and older persons were associated with lower performance on a test of global cognitive function.
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Tick infection affects various cell types in brain: Study
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Depending on whether the affected person's immune system is activated or not, the dreaded tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) virus infects different types of brain cells in different parts of the brain. This is demonstrated in a new study from Ume University in Sweden.
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Covid-19 patients who suffer from loss of smell show different activities
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A study has found that people living with long Covid who suffer from loss of smell show different patterns of activity in certain regions of the brain.
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High blood pressure in your 30s linked to poor brain health in your 70s: S
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to a recent UC Davis study, having high blood pressure in your 30s is linked to worse brain health around the age of 75, especially in males.
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Do you know time restricted eating affects gene expression in areas of bod
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Time-restricted eating has been shown in studies to have health benefits, including an increase in life span, making practises like intermittent fasting a hot topic in the wellness industry. However, how it affects the body at the molecular level and how those changes interact across multipl
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Study finds voice, face recognition are linked to brain center
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to a study in which participants were asked to identify U.S. presidents, human brains use the same centre that lights up when the speaker's face is presented to recognise a famous voice.
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Premature brain aging is associated with white matter hyperintensity load:
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Brain age is an MRI-derived estimate of brain tissue loss that has a similar pattern to aging-related atrophy. White matter hyperintensities (WMHs) are neuroimaging markers of small vessel disease and may represent subtle signs of brain compromise.
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New sensor detects light deep within brain using MRI
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
MIT researchers have demonstrated the ability to detect light deep into tissues such as the brain using a specialized MRI sensor.
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Alcohol intake during pregnancy can cause alterations in baby's brain: Stu
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
During pregnancy, drinking may have side-effects upon the developing foetus. As per a new study presented at the Radiological Society of North America, it may also have an impact on the development of the baby's brain.
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Silent synapses are abundant in the adult brain: Study
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Neuroscientists discovered that the adult brain contains millions of 'silent synapses' immature connections between neurons that remain inactive until they're recruited to help form new memories.
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