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How extreme heat disrupts brain function, changes our behavior

How extreme heat disrupts brain function, changes our behavior

This summer has brought scorching days, with sustained high temperatures and record-breaking heat. But extreme heat is more than just uncomfortable—it directly affects brain function, the nervous system, decision-making, focus, and even the atmosphere at home. Experts explain how heat weakens the brain’s protective mechanisms, disturbs sleep quality, increases irritability, and can worsen existing health conditions. 3 View gallery Extreme …

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Cycling Boosts Brain Function in Parkinson’s Disease

Cycling Boosts Brain Function in Parkinson’s Disease

Key Questions Answered Q: How does exercise help Parkinson’s patients at the brain level?A: Long-term cycling regimens appear to alter brain signals in regions affected by Parkinson’s, suggesting neural reactivation. Q: What’s different about this study?A: Researchers used implanted deep brain stimulation (DBS) devices to record real-time brain signals before and after exercise, linking motor improvement to potential network-level brain …

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Eating Blueberries Could Help Improve Cognitive Function

Eating Blueberries Could Help Improve Cognitive Function

When you eat blueberries and they digest in your gastrointestinal tract, the smaller molecules move into the circulatory system. Then they shift back up into the brain to settle in brain tissues, passing the blood-brain barrier, Lila explains. “It’s not one magic bullet,” Lila says. But when you eat a blueberry, your gut breaks it down into multiple compounds, which …

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Kidney Health: 3 foods that can improve kidney function |

Kidney Health: 3 foods that can improve kidney function |

Dr. Eric Berg suggests incorporating cucumbers for hydration to flush out waste. Lemons, rich in Vitamin C and citrate, reduce kidney stone risk and lower uric acid. Parsley’s antioxidant properties combat oxidative stress, improve renal function, and potentially prevent kidney-related disorders, according to studies. The kidneys play a vital role in our body, filtering waste from the blood. Kidney health …

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