Artificial intelligence can now generate detailed maps highlighting differences in how distinct parts of the brain age, according to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Developed by University of Southern California researchers, the deep learning model analyzes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans from nearly 15,000 individuals to map … Read more
Starting a fasting regimen can feel daunting, but practitioners can ease into the process by taking small steps and timing physical exercise strategically during or just before eating windows to properly fuel the body afterward. Easing Into Fasting and Strategic Meal Planning Beginners should start slow when adopting intermittent fasting routines. According to dietary guidelines, … Read more
Digital Biomarkers and the Future of Longitudinal Brain Health Researchers at the UCSF Neuroscape research center and Samsung are launching the Technology for Aging Health – Digital Approaches (TAH-DA) study, a longitudinal effort to identify biometric predictors of cognitive decline. By pairing Samsung’s Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Tab A9 with Neuroscape’s proprietary software, the study … Read more
Women who have used hormonal birth control or menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) show structural brain differences associated with healthier aging, according to research published in the journal NeuroImage. A study of 459 women aged 65 to 80 found that lifetime exposure to these hormones correlates with greater gray matter volume and cortical thickness in brain … Read more
High-dose docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation successfully increases omega-3 levels in the human brain but fails to halt cognitive decline or structural brain changes, according to a randomized clinical trial published in eBioMedicine. Researchers monitored 365 older adults over two years, finding that while the supplement reached the central nervous system, it provided no measurable benefit … Read more
High-dose fish oil supplements do not improve memory or prevent brain cell loss in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in eBioMedicine by researchers at Keck Medicine of USC. Despite evidence that the omega-3 fatty acid DHA successfully reaches the brain, the two-year clinical trial found no significant cognitive … Read more
Monash University researchers found that the copper compound Cu(ATSM) increases brain clearance pumps by 24.1%, reducing toxic amyloid-beta proteins by 42%. According to a study published in ACS Chemical Neuroscience, this treatment repairs the blood-brain barrier and improves spatial learning by nearly 44% in Alzheimer’s disease models. How does Cu(ATSM) repair the brain’s waste-clearing system? … Read more
Low levels of vitamin C in the blood are linked to reduced gray matter volume and diminished connectivity in the brain’s default mode network, according to a study of 2,044 Japanese adults published in PLOS One. Researchers led by Haruka Nagaya of Hirosaki University found these associations remained significant even after accounting for age, physical … Read more
The Invisible Link: How a Silent Heart Attack Stealthily Affects Your Brain For decades, we’ve viewed the heart and the brain as two distinct command centers. One pumps the blood. the other processes the thoughts. But emerging research is shattering this divide, revealing a profound and often hidden connection: your heart’s history may be written … Read more
Beyond the Lungs: The Hidden Impact of Air Quality on the Brain For decades, the conversation around air pollution has centered on respiratory health and cardiovascular disease. However, a paradigm shift is occurring in medical research. We are now discovering that the air we breathe doesn’t just stop at our lungs—it may be fundamentally altering … Read more