Poverty, crime linked to differences in brains of newborns
Photo Cred: Jonathan Borba/Unsplash By Liz Gold A new study has found that environmental factors impact the structure and function of young brains even before babies are born. The investigation,...
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Study finds association between personality traits and risk of cognitive decline later in life
Photo Cred: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A recent study suggested that people with high levels of self-discipline and organization were less likely to experience cognitive decline as they...
Read MoreVitamin K improves brain cognition in rats, study finds
Photo Cred: Pixabay/Pexels By Avery St. Onge Results of a recent study on rats suggested that vitamin K could help prevent age-related cognitive decline associated with dementia. The study was...
Read MoreScientists discover brain circuit that executes movement
Photo Cred: Snapwire/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A new study explored the part of the brain that responds to environmental triggers that cue planned movement. The study, published in the...
Read MoreResearchers find ketamine to be effective therapeutic treatment for mental health disorders
Photo Cred: Christopher Lemercier/Unsplash By Liz Gold, Liz Gold, Liz Gold, Liz Gold Ketamine is being deemed as a powerful tool to help ward off mental illness, according to recent...
Read MoreLimited alcohol intake may still have negative consequences for brain health
Photo Cred: Elevate/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A new study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania found an association between an alcohol intake of one to two drinks per day...
Read MoreResearch reveals new connection between circadian rhythms, metabolism, and addiction
Photo Cred: Mart Production/Pexels By Liz Gold A new study highlights an existing connection between specific neurons and peripheral organs revealing a link between substance use disorders and metabolic dysfunctions....
Read MoreEarly menopause may increase risk of dementia later in life
Photo Cred: Kindel Media/Pexels By Liz Gold Women who enter menopause before age 40, were found to be more likely to develop dementia of any type later in life compared...
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