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Why do people sleep? A new study points to the brain  The Economist Source link

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Next-generation system noninvasively images tiny nerve structures disrupted in brain disorders. Closeups of the midline sagittal view for Connectome 2.0 (left) and Connectome 1.0 (right) protocols, showing diencephalic and brainstem pathways. Tractography results are shown superimposed onto the underlying fibre orientation distribution functions. Chiara Maffei, Ph.D. A scientific team supported in part by the National Institutes …

Even healthy brains slow down as they age. But there are ways to keep that thinker in tip-top shape. OsakaWayne Studios/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption OsakaWayne Studios/Getty Images After about age 40, our brains begin to lose a step or two. Each year, our reaction time slows by a few thousandths of a second. We’re also less able to …

This Popular Zero-Calorie Sweetener Could Impair Brain Blood Vessel Cells, Study Suggests  Study FindsView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

We’re flooded with inputs our brains were never designed to handle. The result? Poor focus, memory glitches, and emotional fatigue. I’ve developed five daily habits — used with patients and in my own life — that help restore clarity.  I’ve seen more frazzled, forgetful, foggy patients this year than ever before. Not because they’re sick. Not because they’re old. But …

Summary: Researchers have discovered hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the brain lining of individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, suggesting a possible link between infection and psychiatric symptoms. The study found HCV specifically in the choroid plexus, a structure producing cerebrospinal fluid, but not inside brain tissue itself. Analysis of medical records confirmed higher HCV prevalence in these disorders compared …

Brain Gains: Creatine’s Surprising Cognitive Benefits  SciTechDaily It gives more benefits than just muscle recovery…Alzheimer’s Trial:  TechSideline.com Creatine supplementation and muscle-brain axis: a new possible mechanism?  Frontiers This muscle supplement could rewire the brain—and now scientists can deliver it  ScienceDaily Popular Muscle Supplement Creatine Critical for Brain Function  Neuroscience News Source link

Copper isn’t normally what comes to mind when talking about healthy eating, but a new study links copper in the diets of older adults to better cognitive function – a significant finding for research into healthy aging. Carried out by a team from Hebei Medical University in China, the study looked at diet and health data for 2,420 adults aged …

A Phoenix resident is showing signs of improvement after years of treatment for a severe case of Valley Fever that spread to his brain, requiring specialized care at the Mayo Clinic. While most Valley Fever cases present with mild symptoms similar to the common cold, Chris is among the small percentage of patients whose infection spreads beyond the lungs, creating …