Study highlights the key role of the prefrontal cortex in regulating REM sleep

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressOptogenetic activation of mPFC Pyr neurons triggers REM sleep.a, Top: schematic of optogenetic activation of mPFC Pyr neurons. Bottom: expression of AAV-CaMKII-

Updated on: January 12,2024

Study highlights the key role of the prefrontal cortex in regulating REM sleep

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressOptogenetic activation of mPFC Pyr neurons triggers REM sleep.a, Top: schematic of optogenetic activation of mPFC Pyr neurons. Bottom: expression of AAV-CaMKII-

Updated on:January 12,2024

Modified Mediterranean ketogenic diet may benefit adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFollowing a Mediterranean-based ketogenic diet may decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study from sci

Updated on: June 04,2024

Modified Mediterranean ketogenic diet may benefit adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFollowing a Mediterranean-based ketogenic diet may decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study from sci

Updated on:June 04,2024

CKD linked to greater neuromuscular fatigability

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterChronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with greater neuromuscular fatigability, which increases with fatigue severity, according to a study published online Dec.

Updated on: January 21,2024

CKD linked to greater neuromuscular fatigability

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterChronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with greater neuromuscular fatigability, which increases with fatigue severity, according to a study published online Dec.

Updated on:January 21,2024

Aged care could be beneficial for people with dementia: Australian report

by Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)Credit: Gerd Altmann, PixabayAustralians living with dementia who move into residential aged care after a hospital stay are less likely to be readmi

Updated on: February 24,2024

Aged care could be beneficial for people with dementia: Australian report

by Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)Credit: Gerd Altmann, PixabayAustralians living with dementia who move into residential aged care after a hospital stay are less likely to be readmi

Updated on:February 24,2024

Researchers unveil vital role of astrocytes in mental health

by Liu Jia, Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Neuron (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.03.028Astrocytes, as vital cells in the central nervous system, are crucial for brain health and function. Rece

Updated on: May 14,2024

Researchers unveil vital role of astrocytes in mental health

by Liu Jia, Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Neuron (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.03.028Astrocytes, as vital cells in the central nervous system, are crucial for brain health and function. Rece

Updated on:May 14,2024

Pink noise boosts deep sleep in mild cognitive impairment patients

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainGentle sound stimulation played during specific times during deep sleep enhanced deep or slow-wave sleep for people with mild cognitive impairme

Updated on: June 01,2024

Pink noise boosts deep sleep in mild cognitive impairment patients

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainGentle sound stimulation played during specific times during deep sleep enhanced deep or slow-wave sleep for people with mild cognitive impairme

Updated on:June 01,2024

Most athletes who have donated to Australian Sports Brain Bank showed signs of brain trauma

by Medical Journal of AustraliaCredit: Olga Guryanova on UnsplashClinicians and policymakers should develop measures that further mitigate the risk of sport-related repetitive head injury after data r

Updated on: February 18,2024

Most athletes who have donated to Australian Sports Brain Bank showed signs of brain trauma

by Medical Journal of AustraliaCredit: Olga Guryanova on UnsplashClinicians and policymakers should develop measures that further mitigate the risk of sport-related repetitive head injury after data r

Updated on:February 18,2024

Decoding six basic emotions from functional brain connectivity patterns

byScience China PressDistributions of the top 10 contributing brain nodes for each basic emotion. Credit: Science China PressEmotions are an important part of human intelligence. Identifying spe

Updated on: February 18,2024

Decoding six basic emotions from functional brain connectivity patterns

byScience China PressDistributions of the top 10 contributing brain nodes for each basic emotion. Credit: Science China PressEmotions are an important part of human intelligence. Identifying spe

Updated on:February 18,2024

AAN issues ethical guidance for dementia diagnosis and care

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the world's largest association of neurologists with more than 36,000 members, is iss

Updated on: March 26,2024

AAN issues ethical guidance for dementia diagnosis and care

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the world's largest association of neurologists with more than 36,000 members, is iss

Updated on:March 26,2024

Intervention becomes first to successfully reduce risk of dementia

by University of South FloridaThe brain training exercise pushes a user to progressively improve visual speed of processing with attentional demands both at the center of gaze and periphery. Cred

Updated on: June 04,2024

Intervention becomes first to successfully reduce risk of dementia

by University of South FloridaThe brain training exercise pushes a user to progressively improve visual speed of processing with attentional demands both at the center of gaze and periphery. Cred

Updated on:June 04,2024

Harvard Researchers Develop 3D Brain Model Using Stem Cells from Multiple Donors

Updated on: July 03,2024

Harvard Researchers Develop 3D Brain Model Using Stem Cells from Multiple Donors

Updated on:July 03,2024

Study models how ketamine's molecular action leads to its effects on the brain

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyA spectrogram of brain rhythm frequencies over time predicted by the team's model. After a first, moderate dose of ketamine gamma brain rhythm power (w

Updated on: May 30,2024

Study models how ketamine's molecular action leads to its effects on the brain

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyA spectrogram of brain rhythm frequencies over time predicted by the team's model. After a first, moderate dose of ketamine gamma brain rhythm power (w

Updated on:May 30,2024