Music therapy is emerging as a clinically supported complementary tool in neurological rehabilitation, helping patients recover from brain damage by stimulating neural pathways and promoting neuroplasticity, according to experts at Manipal Hospital, Salt Lake. The institution explored these therapeutic benefits during a panel discussion held to mark World Brain Day under the theme “Access for … Read more
Global life expectancy climbed to 73.8 years in 2023, according to a recent study published in The Lancet Public Health by researchers at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington. However, the data reveals that humans are spending a growing portion of that extended lifespan dealing with chronic illness, … Read more
New research published in eBioMedicine provides the strongest evidence to date that long COVID is linked to physical injury within the brain’s dopamine system. Researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Canada used PET imaging to identify reduced dopamine nerve terminal density, offering a potential biological explanation for persistent symptoms like … Read more
Medical researchers in Spain have identified a rare case of neurocysticercosis, a parasitic brain infection, in a 60-year-old patient who had no history of travel to endemic regions. According to a case report published in the CDC journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, the patient’s initial symptoms of headaches and behavioral changes led physicians to suspect metastatic … Read more
Higher blood plasma levels of vitamin C are associated with better-preserved gray matter and stronger structural connectivity in the brain’s default mode network (DMN), according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. Researchers at Hirosaki University in Japan analyzed 2,044 older adults, finding that those with higher vitamin C concentrations exhibited healthier brain … Read more
Laughter acts as a biological catalyst for child development by lowering stress hormones and enhancing brain connectivity, according to Jacqueline Harding, Ph.D., an early childhood expert at Middlesex University in London. Research indicates that joyful play serves as a foundational element for emotional regulation and cognitive growth, helping children build resilient, receptive minds. How does … Read more
The New Frontier of Brain Health: Why Age 50+ Is the Critical Window For many, hitting their fifties is a milestone of professional accomplishment and personal freedom. However, for CBS News correspondent Natalie Morales, reaching 53 years of age serves as a poignant reminder of a different priority: proactive brain health. Drawing from her personal … Read more
The Hijacked Morning: Why the ‘First Hour’ is the Next Frontier in Mental Health For decades, the morning routine was defined by coffee, quiet reflection, or perhaps a quick glance at the newspaper. Today, for billions, it begins with a blue-light-induced dopamine hit: the immediate, reflexive scroll through emails, news alerts, and social media feeds. … Read more
The “Supplement Trap”: Why Your Quest for a Sharper Brain Could Be Aging It Faster For years, the narrative around cognitive longevity has been dominated by the “magic pill.” From flashy commercials promising instant memory boosts to TikTok influencers promoting complex “nootropic stacks,” the message is clear: if you want to stay sharp, you need … Read more
The Fish Oil Paradox: Why Your ‘Brain-Boosting’ Supplement Might Be Risky After Injury For years, the narrative around omega-3 fatty acids has been simple: they are essential for brain health, reduce inflammation, and speed up recovery. Many of us reach for fish oil supplements to sharpen cognitive function or protect the brain from the wear … Read more