Bacteria: Unsung Players in the Tumor Microbiome
By Deborah Borfitz How cancer patients will respond to treatment can be anticipated based on their genetics as well as the tumor microenvironment, although one relevant component is often all but dismissed: the tumor microbiota. This is despite an abundance...
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Machine Learning Sleep EEG Measures Brain Age and Dementia Risk
By Irene Yeh Sleep disturbances are emerging as early indicators for dementia. However, the broader architecture of sleep shows inconsistent associations between cognitive impairment and incident dementia. These broad sleep...
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‘Eccentric Exercise’ Could Deliver Better Results Than Strenuous Exercise
By Irene Yeh Muscle soreness is usually thought to be a part of building muscle size, strength, and performance, but new research says otherwise. Instead, “eccentric exercise” may deliver better...
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fMRI-Based Mega-Study of Psychedelics Reveals Patterns of Brain Signaling Reorganization
By Kyle Proffitt Psychedelics are receiving increased attention for their potential to treat various mental health conditions. Just this week, an executive order was signed directing the United States FDA, DEA, and HHS to facilitate, fund, and fast...
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High Sodium Intake Associated with Cognitive Decline in Men
By Irene Yeh Sodium plays an important role in several physiological functions, but too much of it results in increased cardiovascular risks and hypertension. Emerging research has also demonstrated strong...
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Plant-Based Diets May Slow Aging
By Irene Yeh Emerging evidence shows that plant-based diets, defined as being rich in plant foods and low in animal products, are linked to decreased risk of chronic disease, all-cause...
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Study Links Executive Functioning to Physical Activity in Older Adults
By Allison Proffitt Researchers in Belgium compared cognition to movement data in healthy adults looking for links that might predict cognitive decline later in life. The study is part of...
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Tracing Sauna’s Mechanism of Action for Health
By Allison Proffitt Researchers in Finland have sought to quantify how the practice of Finnish sauna bathing (FSB) contributes to reduced morbidity and mortality. They found that sauna bathing releases...
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