Long-Term Effects of Cognitive Speed Training
By Irene Yeh Cognitive training is known to have short-term and long-term benefits for cognitive performance. In the Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) study, funded by...
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Pink Noise Disrupts Sleep Instead of Promoting It
By Irene Yeh Pink noise, a type of broadband noise that sounds uniform and static-like, is often promoted as a tool for getting a restful night’s sleep. However, a recent...
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Red Light Therapy May Help with Brain Recovery
By Irene Yeh February 5, 2026 | Awareness about repetitive head acceleration events (RHAEs) has increased over the years, but treatment and prevention strategies remain limited. RHAE refers to repeated external collisions that rapidly move the head, either through direct...
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Study Suggests ‘Brain is to Blame’ for High Blood Pressure
By Deborah Borfitz For decades, the pills used to treat high blood pressure have been targeting either the heart, kidneys, or blood vessels, missing the organ that is upstream of...
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ALS and MS May Be Influenced by Environmental Factors
By Irene Yeh While ALS and MS have different prognoses and pathological markers, they are both incurable neurodegenerative diseases that have devastating impacts on both patients and families—and they are...
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Study Links Gut Bacteria to Molecular Changes in the Brain
Photo Cred: Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A new study by researchers at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Heidelberg in Germany has uncovered a significant link between gut bacteria...
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The Link Between the Oral Microbiome and Dementia
Photo Cred: Ingo Bartussek/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A new study suggests that the microbial ecosystems in our mouths may influence cognitive function as we age, with potential dietary interventions...
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Early Interventions Can Significantly Reduce the Risk of Depression, Study Finds
Photo Cred: Doidam 10/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A recent meta-study reveals that therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing early symptoms of depression can significantly reduce the likelihood of developing clinical...
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