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Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Early Adulthood Alcohol Use for Stress Relief Linked to Permanent Brain Alterations and Cognitive Decline in Middle Age
New research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst has uncovered evidence suggesting that the habit of using alcohol to manage…
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Heart & Cardiovascular Health
USC Study Reveals Link Between Elevated Brain Iron Levels and Accelerated Alzheimer’s Progression in Down Syndrome Patients
Researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have identified a critical biological mechanism that explains why individuals with…
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Healthy Aging
The Webb Lab: Unraveling the Mysteries of Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis and Its Implications for Brain Health and Disease
For decades, a prevailing dogma in neuroscience asserted that the adult human brain possessed a fixed number of neurons, with…
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Healthy Aging
The Hypothalamus: A Tiny Brain Structure Orchestrating Aging’s Complex Symphony
Deep within the intricate architecture of the human brain, nestled above the brain stem and precisely situated between the thalamus…
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Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Think light drinking protects your brain? Think again
A groundbreaking study published in the journal BMJ Evidence Based Medicine has delivered a significant blow to the long-standing belief…
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Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Neurocircuitry of Relief: Scripps Research Identifies Brain Region Driving Alcohol Relapse Through Negative Reinforcement
The fundamental mystery of addiction often lies in its persistence despite devastating consequences to an individual’s health, social standing, and…
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Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Artificial Light at Night Linked to Increased Brain Stress and Elevated Cardiovascular Risk According to New Research
A groundbreaking preliminary analysis set to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2025 has identified a significant…
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Healthy Aging
The Gut-Brain Axis: Unraveling the Link Between Gut Health and Neurodegenerative Diseases
The burgeoning field of microbiome research is casting a new light on the origins of some of the most debilitating…
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Mental Health & Wellness
The Neuroscience of Verse: How Poetry Transforms the Brain and Fosters Healing
In a compelling exploration of the human mind’s intricate relationship with creative expression, "The Science of Happiness" podcast recently dedicated…
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Heart & Cardiovascular Health
NTU Singapore Scientists Identify Brain Waste Drainage Blockages as Crucial Early Warning Sign for Alzheimer’s Disease in Asian Populations
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have uncovered a significant neurological marker that could revolutionize the early detection…
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