Faster, stronger … smarter? New research shows the importance of brain training for junior athletes

by Kylie A Steel, Clare MacMahon and Todd Pickering,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public Domain"Look for the gap!" "Move into space!" "Who's free?"Sound familiar?

Updated on: July 31,2024

Faster, stronger … smarter? New research shows the importance of brain training for junior athletes

by Kylie A Steel, Clare MacMahon and Todd Pickering,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public Domain"Look for the gap!" "Move into space!" "Who's free?"Sound familiar?

Updated on:July 31,2024

Gantenerumab does not slow clinical decline in early Alzheimer disease, research finds

by Elana GotkineThe use of gantenerumab leads to lower amyloid plaque burden at 116 weeks, but is not associated with slower clinical decline among patients with early Alzheimer disease, according to

Updated on: February 24,2024

Gantenerumab does not slow clinical decline in early Alzheimer disease, research finds

by Elana GotkineThe use of gantenerumab leads to lower amyloid plaque burden at 116 weeks, but is not associated with slower clinical decline among patients with early Alzheimer disease, according to

Updated on:February 24,2024

Brain-computer interface therapy enhances hand mobility for stroke survivors, finds study

by PNAS NexusA man uses the RehabSwift personalized brain-computer interface therapy system. Credit: RehabSwift Pty Ltd A setup of the neurofeedback training sessions for a typical participant whose r

Updated on: July 10,2024

Brain-computer interface therapy enhances hand mobility for stroke survivors, finds study

by PNAS NexusA man uses the RehabSwift personalized brain-computer interface therapy system. Credit: RehabSwift Pty Ltd A setup of the neurofeedback training sessions for a typical participant whose r

Updated on:July 10,2024

Mapping the human brain's default mode network: Anatomical study suggests it has widespread influence

Updated on: March 02,2025

Mapping the human brain's default mode network: Anatomical study suggests it has widespread influence

Updated on:March 02,2025

Noninvasive, ultrasound-based brain biopsy is feasible, safe in people: Study

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University in St. LouisGraduate student Lu Xu wears a device designed by engineers, at Washington University in St. Louis, that targets ultrasound waves to precise

Updated on: January 07,2024

Noninvasive, ultrasound-based brain biopsy is feasible, safe in people: Study

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University in St. LouisGraduate student Lu Xu wears a device designed by engineers, at Washington University in St. Louis, that targets ultrasound waves to precise

Updated on:January 07,2024

Surgical removal beneficial for acute intracerebral hemorrhage

by Elana GotkineFor patients with an acute intracerebral hemorrhage, minimally invasive surgical removal is associated with improved outcomes, according to a study published in the April 11 issue of t

Updated on: April 28,2024

Surgical removal beneficial for acute intracerebral hemorrhage

by Elana GotkineFor patients with an acute intracerebral hemorrhage, minimally invasive surgical removal is associated with improved outcomes, according to a study published in the April 11 issue of t

Updated on:April 28,2024

Move more, sleep better: Study finds physical activity lengthens REM latency

by Michael Wolman,University of Texas at AustinWithin-person associations between previous day physical activity and overnight sleep.Beta = Standardized beta coefficients from linear mixed

Updated on: April 02,2024

Move more, sleep better: Study finds physical activity lengthens REM latency

by Michael Wolman,University of Texas at AustinWithin-person associations between previous day physical activity and overnight sleep.Beta = Standardized beta coefficients from linear mixed

Updated on:April 02,2024

Could loss of smell from COVID-19 create future 'dementia wave?'

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA review of studies about the effect of SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—on the olfactory system introduces questions a

Updated on: January 21,2024

Could loss of smell from COVID-19 create future 'dementia wave?'

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA review of studies about the effect of SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—on the olfactory system introduces questions a

Updated on:January 21,2024

Are stressed-out brain cells the root cause of neurodegenerative disease?

byUniversity of California - BerkeleyAn illustration of a brain cell in a person with Alzheimer's disease, showing the accumulation and clumping of tau proteins (blue squiggles) in the cytop

Updated on: April 09,2024

Are stressed-out brain cells the root cause of neurodegenerative disease?

byUniversity of California - BerkeleyAn illustration of a brain cell in a person with Alzheimer's disease, showing the accumulation and clumping of tau proteins (blue squiggles) in the cytop

Updated on:April 09,2024

Consistently exercising 2–3 times a week over the long term linked to lower current insomnia risk

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainConsistently exercising 2–3 times a week over the long term is linked to a lower current risk of insomnia as well as the ability to clo

Updated on: March 27,2024

Consistently exercising 2–3 times a week over the long term linked to lower current insomnia risk

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainConsistently exercising 2–3 times a week over the long term is linked to a lower current risk of insomnia as well as the ability to clo

Updated on:March 27,2024

Researchers find about a quarter of mitochondrial disease patients suffer from malnutrition

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaA BMI classification. Most subjects had appropriate BMI; 3/22 (13.6%) adults and 12/38 (31.6%) children were underweight. B Patient-reported gastrointest

Updated on: December 28,2023

Researchers find about a quarter of mitochondrial disease patients suffer from malnutrition

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaA BMI classification. Most subjects had appropriate BMI; 3/22 (13.6%) adults and 12/38 (31.6%) children were underweight. B Patient-reported gastrointest

Updated on:December 28,2023

Serotonin vs. Dopamine - 7 Key Differences Between Pleasure and Happiness

Updated on: July 25,2024

Serotonin vs. Dopamine - 7 Key Differences Between Pleasure and Happiness

Updated on:July 25,2024