Brain
Ancient humans were exposed to lead, a powerful neurotoxin, for millions of years, and this exposure may have played a role in the evolution of the human brain. Our new study, published in a recent issue of a science journal, reveals that early humans had a continuous exposure to lead
Diseases
Recent research from University Hospital Psychiatry, University of Zurich, suggests a potential synergy between mindfulness practice and psychedelics in advancing clinical interventions for mental health. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study on 40 meditation practitioners found that a combination of meditation and an ayahuasca-inspired formulation containing DMT and harmine increased within- and
Brain
Sleep is essential for physical and mental restoration, and disruption to this process can have significant consequences for brain health. A recent study of over 27,000 UK adults between the ages of 40 and 70 found that people with poor sleep habits had brains that appeared significantly older than
Soccer players
Scientists have discovered a link between frequent heading of a football and disruptions in the brain's microstructure, suggesting that repeated head impacts may cause long-term cognitive changes. The study, published in the journal Neurology, found that players who headed the ball most frequently showed "much greater"
Soccer players
Repetitive heading of the ball in football has been shown to lead to disruptions in the brain's microstructure, particularly in the folds of the brain's outer layer, in a study of 352 amateur footballers. Researchers found that players with more frequent headers had a higher incidence
Brain
According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Translational Research, therapeutic hypothermia has been found to significantly improve cognitive and motor recovery in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) six months post-treatment. Researchers from Guangxi Normal University conducted a retrospective cohort analysis on data from the Medical
COVID-19
Decades of research have shed light on the debilitating symptoms experienced by millions of people who recover from infections like COVID-19, influenza, and glandular fever, including chronic fatigue, brain fog, exercise intolerance, and gut problems. The World Health Organization has classified these symptoms as a post-viral fatigue syndrome, and they
COVID-19
Millions of people worldwide have been left with lingering symptoms after recovering from COVID-19, influenza, and other viral infections, which are now classified as long-COVID or post-viral fatigue syndromes. These conditions share many characteristics with myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), including chronic fatigue, brain fog, exercise intolerance,
COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to accelerated brain ageing, with people experiencing an average of 5.5 months more brain ageing than expected, according to a study published in Nature Communications. Researchers from the University of Nottingham used brain scans from almost 1,000 people and found that the pandemic
COVID-19
A recent study published in Nature Communications explores the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and brain ageing. Using MRI data from the UK Biobank study, researchers identified evidence of accelerated brain ageing in individuals living through the pandemic. The study found that, even in the absence of COVID-19 infection, living
Brain
As the global population ages, the incidence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is increasing, affecting millions of older adults worldwide. MCI is a precursor to more severe cognitive decline and dementia, but with limited treatment options, researchers are exploring alternative solutions. A new study published in General Psychiatry has found
Brain
Women transitioning into menopause who have adequate iron levels in their blood perform better on cognitive tasks, suggesting that sufficient iron may alleviate symptoms of brain fog. However, being deficient in iron does not equate to unsafe levels in the brain, which can elevate the risk for neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers
