EXERCISE HORMONE MAY SLOW ALZHEIMER’S PROGRESSION NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 8, 2019 Researchers report the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease contain less of the exercise related hormone called irisin. Boosting levels of irisin in the brain could slow the progression of the neurodegenerative disease. … READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROLOGYNEUROSCIENCE5 MIN READ THE BRAIN HUNGERS FOR DOPAMINE NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 8,Continue reading “Cannabis triggers structural changes in the DNA of users’ sperm”

LONG PERIODS OF UNDISTURBED SLEEP DURING PREGNANCY MAY BE LINKED TO STILLBIRTH RISK NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 18, 2019 Researchers have discovered a link between women who sleep for more than nine hours uninterrupted a night while pregnant and an increased risk of stillbirth. The study reports the link appears to be independent of other risk factors.… READContinue reading “Brains control future food intake by preserving memories of past meals”

SMELL OF FOOD CONTROLS CELLULAR RECYCLING AND AFFECTS LIFE EXPECTANCY NEUROSCIENCE NEWSFEBRUARY 20, 2019 Researchers have identified the influence food odors have on proteostasis.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROSCIENCE4 MIN READ DNA VARIANTS SIGNIFICANTLY INFLUENCE BODY FAT DISTRIBUTION NEUROSCIENCE NEWSFEBRUARY 18, 2019 Findings from a new study shed light on how genes predispose some to becoming obese andContinue reading “Influence food odors have on proteostasis or aging”

RESEARCH IDENTIFIES GENETIC CAUSES OF POOR SLEEP NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAPRIL 5, 2019 An uncommon variant of the PDE11A gene impacts both quality and duration of sleep. Genetic regions linked to sleep quality are also associated with serotonin production. The study also reveals those with the same hip circumference and a higher waist circumference sleep less, althoughContinue reading “Those same hip circumference and a higher waist circumference sleep less”

SLEEP PROBLEMS IN TEENAGERS REVERSED IN JUST ONE WEEK BY LIMITING SCREEN USE NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 20, 2019 Teens who are exposed to screen time for four or more hours a day have a 30-minute delay in sleep time and report more sleep disruptions than those who spend an hour a day using tech. However, reducingContinue reading “Psychoactive properties of sweet and bitter beverages”

WHAT MADE HUMANS ‘THE FAT PRIMATE’? NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJUNE 28, 2019 Early humans underwent critical shifts in how DNA was packaged inside fat cells. As a result, the human body’s ability to turn “bad” fat into “good”, calorie burning fat was reduced.… READ MORE… FEATUREDGENETICSNEUROSCIENCEOPEN NEUROSCIENCE ARTICLES5 MIN READ THESE NEURONS AFFECT HOW MUCH YOU DO, ORContinue reading “Neurons in stria terminalis (BNST) appear to regulate food intake”

OPTIMISTIC PEOPLE SLEEP BETTER AND LONGER NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAUGUST 7, 2019 Those who are more optimistic report better sleep quality and duration, a new study reports.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROSCIENCEPSYCHOLOGY6 MIN READ SLEEP INTERRUPTED: WHAT’S KEEPING US UP AT NIGHT? NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAUGUST 6, 2019 Consuming nicotine and alcohol four hours before bedtime causes worse sleep continuity and sleepContinue reading “More optimistic people report better sleep quality and duration”

HORMONE ADIPONECTIN COULD BREAK CYCLE OF OBESITY NEUROSCIENCE NEWSSEPTEMBER 28, 2015 According to a new study, the hormone Adiponectin can reverse the negative effects of obesity on offspring when infused into the placenta of obese, pregnant mice.… READ MORE… FEATUREDGENETICSNEUROSCIENCEOPEN NEUROSCIENCE ARTICLES5 MIN READ OBESITY MAY INCREASE RISK OF MENINGIOMA BRAIN CANCER NEUROSCIENCE NEWSSEPTEMBER 17, 2015Continue reading “Obesity could be a risk factor for developing meningioma brain cancer”

DELAYS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT LINKED TO PARENTAL OBESITY NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 2, 2017 According to a new study, children of obese parents may face neurodevelopmental delays.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROSCIENCEPSYCHOLOGY5 MIN READ GENETICS LINK SLEEP DISTURBANCES WITH RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME, SCHIZOPHRENIA AND OBESITY NEUROSCIENCE NEWSDECEMBER 19, 2016 Researchers have identified a genetic link between a diverse array ofContinue reading “Children of obese parents may face neurodevelopmental delays”

HOW OBESITY DULLS THE SENSE OF TASTE NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMARCH 20, 2018 Researchers report inflammation driven by obesity reduces the number of taste buds in mice. As a result, obese mice had a diminished sense of taste. … READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROSCIENCEOPEN NEUROSCIENCE ARTICLES4 MIN READ CLUES TO OBESITY’S ROOTS FOUND IN BRAIN’S QUALITY CONTROL PROCESS NEUROSCIENCE NEWSFEBRUARY 20,Continue reading “Inflammation driven by obesity reduces the number of taste buds”

GENETIC FACTORS TIED TO OBESITY MAY PROTECT AGAINST DIABETES NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 2, 2018 A new study reports some genetic factors that increase obesity work to lower metabolic risk. 14 genetic variations, researchers report, are linked to higher BMI but lower diabetes risk.… READ MORE… FEATUREDGENETICSNEUROLOGY5 MIN READ GUT MICROBIOTA OF INFANTS PREDICTS OBESITY IN CHILDREN NEUROSCIENCEContinue reading “Factors that increase obesity work to lower metabolic risk”

JOGGING AND FIVE OTHER EXERCISES WARD OFF WEIGHT GAIN DESPITE ‘OBESITY GENES’ NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAUGUST 4, 2019 For those with a genetic predisposition to obesity, partaking in six specific types of exercise can help combat weight gain. Jogging, yoga, power walking, certain types of dancing and mountain climbing can help reduce BMI in those with aContinue reading “Obesity”

Positive effect of music and dance on dementia proven Summary: Participating in musical and dance activities improve the quality of life for older adults with dementia after just six sessions. Source: University of Otago Stereotypically viewed as passive and immobile, a University of Otago, New Zealand, a pilot study has shown the powerful influence music and danceContinue reading “Positive effect of music and dance on dementia proven”