WEAKER BRAIN CONNECTIVITY IN MIDLIFE FOR CHILDREN DIAGNOSED LATE WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJULY 14, 2015 A new study reports those diagnosed later in childhood with type 1 diabetes have lower brain connectivity than those diagnosed at younger ages.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROLOGYOPEN NEUROSCIENCE ARTICLES4 MIN READ HIGH FAT DIETS CAN IMPAIR CRITICAL MOTIVATIONAL PATHWAY NEUROSCIENCEContinue reading “Diagnosed later in childhood with type 1 diabetes have lower brain connectivity”
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Way to a woman’s heart could very well be via her stomach
RESEARCHERS IDENTIFY NINE MODIFIABLE RISK FACTORS FOR MOST CASES OF ALZHEIMER’S WORLDWIDE NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAUGUST 21, 2015 A new study reports there are nine potentially modifiable risk factors that may contribute to a significant number of Alzheimer’s disease cases worldwide. … READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROLOGYOPEN NEUROSCIENCE ARTICLES5 MIN READ LOVE BITES: WOMEN’S BRAINS RESPOND MORE TO ROMANTIC CUES ONContinue reading “Way to a woman’s heart could very well be via her stomach”
Older adults tend to get a better night’s sleep when they have access to nature
THERAPY COULD HELP CHRONIC PAIN SUFFERERS GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP NEUROSCIENCE NEWSOCTOBER 30, 2015 Researchers report chronic pain sufferers could benefit from cognitive therapy to help them sleep better.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROLOGYPAIN5 MIN READ INSULIN INFLUENCES DOPAMINE LEVELS NEUROSCIENCE NEWSOCTOBER 27, 2015 A new study reports that when there is more insulin in the brain,Continue reading “Older adults tend to get a better night’s sleep when they have access to nature”
Men with lower testosterone have more emotionally supportive relationships
PROSTATE CANCER THERAPY MAY INCREASE ALZHEIMER’S RISK NEUROSCIENCE NEWSDECEMBER 7, 2015 A new study reports men who take testosterone reducing therapy for prostate cancer have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROLOGY6 MIN READ TELOMERE LENGTH IN NEWBORNS LINKED TO MOM’S EDUCATION LEVEL NEUROSCIENCE NEWSDECEMBER 7, 2015 A new study reports telomere lengthContinue reading “Men with lower testosterone have more emotionally supportive relationships”
PTSD link to accelerated, premature aging
NEURAL PATHWAY RESPONSIBLE FOR OPIOID WITHDRAWAL DISCOVERED NEUROSCIENCE NEWSFEBRUARY 4, 2016 Using optogenetics to manipulate the brains of opioid addicted mice, researchers discover a neural pathway that appears to be responsible for symptoms of withdrawal.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROSCIENCE5 MIN READ PTSD LINKED TO ACCELERATED AGING NEUROSCIENCE NEWSFEBRUARY 3, 2016 Two new studies of veterans draw aContinue reading “PTSD link to accelerated, premature aging”
High obesity range have double the risk of developing depression
A NOVEL OPTOGENETIC TOOL NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAPRIL 8, 2016 Researchers use optogenetics to successfully switch specific G-protein coupled signalling pathways on and off.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROSCIENCE5 MIN READ TREATING SUGAR ADDICTION LIKE DRUG ABUSE NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAPRIL 7, 2016 A new study reports drugs used to treat nicotine addiction could be used to treat sugar addiction.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROSCIENCEOPENContinue reading “High obesity range have double the risk of developing depression”
High fat diet starves the brain
X-RAYS FINDING THE BLUEPRINT OF WHY FAT IS YUMMY NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 27, 2016 X-ray science is looking for the answers as to why chocolate, cheese and other fatty foods taste so good; and how these tastes can be mimicked by healthier alternatives.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROSCIENCEOPEN NEUROSCIENCE ARTICLES9 MIN READ CONVERTING CELLS TO BURN, NOT STORE, FAT:Continue reading “High fat diet starves the brain”
Brains of overweight ten years older than leaner counterparts in middle age
BRAINS OF OVERWEIGHT PEOPLE ‘TEN YEARS OLDER’ THAN LEANER COUNTERPARTS IN MIDDLE AGE NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAUGUST 4, 2016 Overweight people have a widespread reduction of their white matter compared to their leaner counterparts of the same age, a new study reports.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROSCIENCEOPEN NEUROSCIENCE ARTICLES5 MIN READ HUNGER NEURONS ARE REGULATED BY A PROTEIN ACTIVATED DURINGContinue reading “Brains of overweight ten years older than leaner counterparts in middle age”
Link between cognitive impairment and PTSD
EXERCISE INCREASES LEVELS OF HUNGER PROMOTING ENDOCANNABINNOIDS, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE SLEEP DEPRIVED NEUROSCIENCE NEWSSEPTEMBER 26, 2016 A new study reports on how endocannabinoids are affected by sleep deprivation and whether exercise can modulate the effect.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROSCIENCEOPEN NEUROSCIENCE ARTICLES6 MIN READ LONELINESS IS A HERITABLE TRAIT NEUROSCIENCE NEWSSEPTEMBER 20, 2016 According to a new study,Continue reading “Link between cognitive impairment and PTSD”
Sleep loss alters gut bacteria linked to diabetes and obesity
HEALTHY LIVING LINKED TO BETTER BRAIN FUNCTION AND DELAY OF DEMENTIA NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 1, 2016 Eating a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables along with regular exercise can help stave off cognitive decline in adults, a new study reports.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROLOGY4 MIN READ BEDTIME USE OF MEDIA DEVICES DOUBLES RISK OF POOR SLEEPContinue reading “Sleep loss alters gut bacteria linked to diabetes and obesity”
Sleep deprivation may cause people to consume more calories
STUDY ZEROS IN ON GENE THAT LIMITS DESIRE TO DRINK ALCOHOL NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 29, 2016 A new study reports researchers have identified a gene variant that appears to suppress the desire for some to drink alcohol.… READ MORE… FEATUREDGENETICS11 MIN READ CHILD’S SLEEP DURATION INFLUENCED BY PARENTAL CONFIDENCE AND SLEEP DURATION NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 27, 2016 EducatingContinue reading “Sleep deprivation may cause people to consume more calories”
20 minutes of moderate exercise can act as an anti-inflammatory
FRUCTOSE IS GENERATED IN THE HUMAN BRAIN NEUROSCIENCE NEWSFEBRUARY 23, 2017 Researchers report the brain is able to convert glucose into fructose.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROSCIENCEOPEN NEUROSCIENCE ARTICLES4 MIN READ SICK AND TIRED – NOT JUST A FIGURE OF SPEECH NEUROSCIENCE NEWSFEBRUARY 14, 2017 A new study looks at the association between tiredness, Genetics, environment and health.… READContinue reading “20 minutes of moderate exercise can act as an anti-inflammatory”
Alzheimer’s glycation damages an enzyme for insulin regulation
IT’S YOUR BRAIN, NOT YOUR WHITE BLOOD CELLS, THAT KEEPS YOU WARM NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAPRIL 17, 2017 A new study reports the sympathetic nervous system is the main driver of thermoregulation.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROSCIENCE6 MIN READ A CROOKED BITE MAY INDICATE EARLY LIFE STRESS NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAPRIL 15, 2017 New research proposes asymmetry in the lower face couldContinue reading “Alzheimer’s glycation damages an enzyme for insulin regulation”
Gut bacteria tells the brain what to eat
DIFFERENCES IN BRAIN ACTIVITY BETWEEN OBESE MEN AND WOMEN NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 19, 2017 A new study reports men and women exhibit different brain activity related to overeating.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROSCIENCE5 MIN READ CELLS IN FLY BRAINS RESPONSIBLE FOR REGULATING PROTEIN LEVELS IDENTIFIED NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 10, 2017 Researchers may be able to affect what fruit flies eatContinue reading “Gut bacteria tells the brain what to eat”