Single dose of alcohol modifies brain, study finds
Photo Cred: Mart Productions/Pexels By Avery St. Onge According to a new study, a single administration of alcohol permanently alters the morphology of neurons, reducing the rewarding effect of alcohol,...
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Research finds sensory disorders linked to memory problems in post-COVID patients
Photo Cred: Nicholas Githiri/Pexels By Liz Gold A new report analyzing hundreds of COVID patients has found that those who experience loss of smell or taste also demonstrate issues in...
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Study explores effects of DDT exposure on Alzheimer’s risk
By Avery St. Onge Researchers from Florida International University recently discovered a mechanism in the brain which linked the pesticide, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, or DDT, to Alzheimer’s disease, which could lead to...
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Leisurely activities may help lower risk of dementia, study says
Photo Cred: Yan Krukov/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A recent meta-analysis suggested that cognitive, physical, and social activities were associated with a decreased risk of dementia. The study, published in...
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Alzheimer’s Association International Conference includes latest research on risk factors and prevention
Photo Cred: Kindel Media/Pexels By Liz Gold At this year’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), a plethora of topics were covered including the biology of aging and the brain, risk...
Read MoreToo much screen time for tweens leads to disruptive behavior disorders, study finds
Photo Cred: Kelly Sikkema/Unsplash By Liz Gold, Liz Gold New research has found that preadolescents who spend more time on digital devices have a higher likelihood of developing disruptive behavior...
Read MoreUVA Health to study the effects of deep brain stimulation on chronic pain
Photo Cred: Adrian Swancar/Unsplash By Liz Gold University of Virginia Health System researchers recently received $5 million to investigate a new way to treat chronic pain that does not respond...
Read MoreModerate drinking associated with cognitive decline, study finds
Photo Cred: Ibrahim Boran/Unsplash By Liz Gold New research from the United Kingdom has found that consumption of seven or more units of alcohol per week is associated with higher...
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