Tiny Blood Smidges in the Brain: Amount and Location Tied to Dementia
(MedPage Today) -- The location and amount of brain microbleeds that a person has could be telling of their risk ...
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Can white matter changes in the brain determine our ageing trajectory?
Our research revealed a clear biological tipping point in the brain aging trajectory, defined by a quantitative threshold of white-matter ...
IISc researchers find out how the brain suppresses itch during stress
IISc said that itch and pain are both unpleasant sensations triggered by harmful or irritating stimuli, but they lead to ...
Awake brain surgery: preserving the mind while treating the brain
This specialised technique is typically recommended for patients with a space-occupying lesion or tumour near the brain’s eloquent areas—regions responsible ...
What sleep deprivation does to your brain and body
When you push through on too little sleep, your brain is already trying to power down and reset itself. Those ...
Nurse Stabbed to Death; FDA Reverses Controversial Decision; Brain Scan Kickbacks
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Mirlande Ciprien, RN, PhD, a neonatal intensive care ...
Can Brain Speed Training Delay Dementia? 20-Year Medicare Study Results
(MedPage Today) -- A subset of people who had one of three interventions in the ACTIVE trial had a reduced ...
Scientists find a clue to human brain evolution in finger length
Human evolution has long been tied to growing brain size, and new research suggests prenatal hormones may have played a ...
Brain training reduces dementia risk, study says
Research is still needed to determine whether cognitive training can reduce the risk of dementia Source: www.thehindu.com Medical Disclaimer: This ...
Daily Coffee Tied to Brain Benefits
(MedPage Today) -- Moderate daily consumption of caffeinated coffee or tea was tied to reduced dementia risk and better cognitive ...