Groundbreaking study uncovers the cause of ADHD
Israeli scientists believe they cracked code to better understand the genetic causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Joseph Shavit
- 1 day ago
Groundbreaking study identifies how exercise protects against Alzheimers and Parkinsons
Recent research suggests that exercise-induced activation of muscle, gut, liver, and adipose tissue may affect neural plasticity.
Joseph Shavit
- 3 days ago
Playing the piano boosts brain processing power and helps lift the blues
Research demonstrates the positive impact learning to play a musical instrument has on the brain’s ability to process sights and sounds
Joseph Shavit
- 3 days ago
Researchers improve short term memory problems through laser therapy
Researchers demonstrated that the therapy, which is non-invasive, could improve short term, or working memory in people by up to 25%.
Joseph Shavit
- 6 days ago
Groundbreaking study points to an effective cure for brain cancer
These findings provide a promising basis for developing effective medications for glioblastoma, an aggressive, and thus far incurable cancer
Joseph Shavit
- 6 days ago
Scientists identify sleep habits that significantly increase dementia risk
The link between sleep problems and dementia has, however, been found to be inconsistent in population-based studies, the researchers said.
Joseph Shavit
- 6 days ago
Study identifies why Alzheimer’s disease only damages certain parts of the brain
Memory loss is often the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease, followed by confusion and difficulty thinking. It comes down to the gene APOE.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 1
Can obesity and stress influence your appetite? New study shows it’s all in your head
Researchers found that stress impacts the brain’s responses to food, and that both lean and obese adults react to food cues tied to rewards.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 30
Seven insightful questions can determine how wise you are
Researchers have found that an abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 28
Major discovery about mammalian brains surprises researchers
In a new breakthrough to understand more about the mammalian brain, University of Copenhagen researchers have made an incredible discovery.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 28
Scientists discover how migraines change the human brain
For the first time, a new study has identified enlarged perivascular spaces in the brains of migraine sufferers, according to a new study.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 26
Scientists discover 3 key factors that keep your brain sharp and healthy
Your brain is pretty fabulous. Around 100 billion nerve cells work together to keep you nimble and quick in your thinking.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 26
Changing feelings can boost creativity for conventional thinkers
Researchers found that conventional thinkers, those who rank low on openness to new ideas and experiences, came up with more creative ideas.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 24
Antioxidant flavonols can slow memory decline, study finds
People who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols may have a slower rate of memory decline, according to a new study.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 19
Alzheimer's disease is genetically linked to gut health
Study has confirmed the link between Alzheimers and gut health, which could lead to earlier detection and new potential treatments.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 17
Groundbreaking research identifies the trigger for puberty
Per researchers, at the organism level, genetic ablation of Tbx3 significantly delays the puberty onset and disturbs the estrous cycle.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 16
Groundbreaking disease modifying therapy reduces Alzheimer's effects by 80%
Compelling evidence suggests that the misfolding, aggregation, and cerebral deposition of amyloid-beta plays a central role in the disease.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 14
How do we experience the pain of other people?
People greatly differ in their ability to empathize. Sharing the distress of others is considered key to empathy and our motivation to help.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 14
Drug developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease found to reduce obesity and improve heart function
Study found that a drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease reduces obesity and fatty liver.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 14
Alzheimer's disease can be identified before symptoms emerge
New research has shown that people with Alzheimer's disease can now be identified before they experience any symptoms.