Brain images show less injury and look healthier in adults with heart-healthy lifestyle
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain On imaging tests, brains were larger and showed fewer signs of injury in early to late middle-aged adults (ages 40-69 years) who had nearly ideal cardiovascular health, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2022. “Maintaining good cardiovascular health, as reflected in an […]
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A healthier heart can protect your brain too; 5 lifestyle changes to prevent dementia
When we think of dementia, we often fear a loss of control. But the reassuring news is up to 40% of dementias can be prevented or delayed if we change our health habits. Nearly half a million Australians are living with dementia. Without a cure, this number is expected to reach 1.1 million by 2058. […]
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A healthier heart can protect your brain too. 5 lifestyle changes to prevent dementia
When we think of dementia, we often fear a loss of control. But the reassuring news is up to 40% of dementias can be prevented or delayed if we change our health habits. Nearly half a million Australians are living with dementia. Without a cure, this number is expected to reach 1.1 million by 2058. […]
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Did you know about the ‘powerful connection’ between gut and brain?
Morning rituals or a routine is said to help you start your day with intention, motivation and more energy. In the busy schedules of our everyday life, we tend to have hurried mornings, guiltily skipping breakfasts and trying to squeeze in another ten minutes of sleep. Start your mornings with a smile. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock) […]
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Op-Ed: Why we should worry about Big Tech’s investment in a new brain technology
This July scientists reported using a neural implant in a man’s brain to restore his ability to communicate. The man, known as Pancho, has been partially paralyzed and unable to produce intelligible speech since suffering a severe stroke in 2003. The new technology records Pancho’s brain activity with an array of electrodes, analyzes the activity […]
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