Study shows single blood draw potential to assess timing of circadian rhythm
Photo Cred: Andisheh A/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury It is possible to determine the timing of a person’s internal circadian or biological clock by analyzing a combination of molecules in a...
Read MoreStudy investigates role of music in regulating emotions in pandemic and beyond
Photo Cred: Siddharth Bhogra/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury A new study published in the journal Humanities and Social Sciences Communications investigated whether musical engagement is an effective strategy for socio-emotional coping...
Read MoreMindfulness therapy more effective in improving sleep quality
Photo Cred: Shashi Chaturvedula/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Researchers from the Centre for Sleep and Cognition at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine found mindfulness-based therapy to be more effective...
Read More“Brain training” may help manage attention deficit disorder
Photo Cred: Alan De La Cruz/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG) in Switzerland explored how neurofeedback enables patients...
Read MoreVirtual reality boosts brain rhythms needed for neuroplasticity, memory
Photo Cred: Fauxels/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury The brain responds differently in immersive virtual reality environments versus the real world, a finding that could help scientists understand how the brain brings...
Read MoreResearchers examine ultrasound as non-invasive treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
Photo Cred: MART PRODUCTION/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Ultrasound can overcome some of the detrimental effects of aging and dementia without the need to cross the blood-brain barrier, according to new...
Read MoreInflammatory proteins may slow cognitive decline, study finds
Photo Cred: MART PRODUCTION/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Elevated levels of two chemical mediators of inflammation, known as cytokines, are associated with slower cognitive decline in aging adults, according to new...
Read MoreResearchers find signs of brain inflammation in COVID-19 patients
Photo Cred: Anna Shvets/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury A comprehensive molecular study of the brains of people who died of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) found clear signs of inflammation and impaired...
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