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Belly fat may benefit young brains
Researchers from Toho University, Japan, have discovered a link between belly fat and brain health. Their study, published in GeroScience, found that visceral fatdeep fat surrounding internal organsproduces CX3CL1, a protein that helps maintain BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), which is...
New AI model accurately tracks brain ageing speed
Researchers have developed a revolutionary method to measure how fast the brain is ageing, offering new insights into cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimers. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), introduces a 3D convolutional...
Diabetics: Two weeks of exercise can help
Regular exercise is known for improving heart health, weight management, and overall fitness. However, new research suggests it can also enhance brain function by improving how brain cells respond to insulin, a crucial hormone for blood sugar control. This discovery could be a game-changer for...
One phone setting can reverse 10 years of cognitive ageing
In an era where smartphones dominate daily life, a new study suggests that blocking mobile interneteven temporarilycan significantly improve mental health, attention, and overall well-being. A simple yet powerful experiment Researchers from the US and Canada conducted a month-long study with...
How the brain has the power to switch off pain
In the second world war, the physician Henry Beecher observed that some of his soldier patients, despite being injured on the battlefield, required no strong painkillers to manage their pain. In some cases, the injury was as severe as losing part of a limb. A truly remarkable phenomenon had come...
Can brief exposure to air pollution affect brain functioning?
Pollution can affect us in more ways that we can fathom. According to a recent study led by Thomas Faherty, Jane E. Raymond, Francis D. Pope (University of Birmingham) and Gordon McFiggans (University of Manchester), even brief exposure to particulate matter can impair brain function, that can...
Study reveals brain waves may reflect life review before death
The question of what happens to the human brain as people approach death has puzzled both regular people and scientists for a long time. Although there are still some unanswered questions, new research seems to have found an answer, offering new understanding of the mystery. The study titled...
Could the secret to easing anxiety be hiding in your gut?
New research from Duke-NUS Medical School and the National Neuroscience Institute suggests a surprising link between gut microbes and anxiety. The study, published in EMBO Molecular Medicine, found that microbial metabolites called indoles regulate brain activity related to anxiety. Could our...
Human brain sample holds a spoonful of plastic: Study
A recent study reveals that brain samples from cognitively normal individuals collected in early 2024 contained more plastic particles than those taken in 2016. On average, brain tissue had seven to 30 times more plastic than kidneys or liver. Co-lead study author Matthew Campen from the...
Truth about brain rot: Debunking the tech panic
Concerns about brain rot from digital technology have surged, with claims that excessive screen time impairs cognitive function. However, experts argue that this moral panic lacks scientific backing. Andrew Przybylski, a professor at Oxford University, studies technologys impact on cognition. He...
Elon Musk’s Neuralink completes third human brain-chip implant
Billionaire Elon Musk revealed that his neural interface company, Neuralink, has successfully completed the third brain-chip implant in a human patient. Neuralink Corp., which carried out its first human brain chip implant in January 2024, plans to perform 20 to 30 more implants in 2025. Musk...
Study finds brain-wide connectivity crucial for predicting intelligence
A recent study reveals that intelligence is more accurately predicted by overall brain connectivity rather than specific brain regions, suggesting a broader neural foundation for cognition. Researchers used fMRI data to explore fluid, crystallized, and general intelligence, finding that general...
Good readers have different brains
Fewer people seem to be reading for enjoyment. Fifty percent of UK adults say they dont read often, up from 42 percent in 2015, and almost one in four young people aged 16-24 say theyve never been readers, according to research by The Reading Agency. So, what does this mean? Will choosing video...
Heart has its own brain: Study
A recent study finds that the heart is not a passive organ, working on the signals relayed by brain, reports Hindustan Times. The study says: It seems like it has a little brain too. The heart is a complex organ and holds many mysteries. Earlier, the hearts nervous system was considered only...