Engaging in creative activities makes brains look biologically younger, research shows
Creativity Can Help Keep the Brain Young, According to New Study A significant international study has revealed that engaging in creative activities—including music, dancing, painting, and even playing certain video games—might help maintain a younger biological age for the brain. Researchers from thirteen different countries, including collaborations from Trinity College Dublin and SWPS University in […]
Study shows men’s brains decrease in size more quickly than women’s brains.
Research Challenges Assumptions About Brain Aging Recent findings might reshape our understanding of how the brain ages. It turns out that men’s brains shrink at a faster rate than women’s as they age, despite women being more prone to Alzheimer’s disease. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences examined over […]
The protein that may explain aging brains
New Insights into Brain Aging Found at UCSF Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) may have uncovered some key factors behind brain aging. The focus is on a protein known as ferritin light chain 1 (FTL1), which has been linked to cognitive decline and described as a “cognitively impaired pro-aging neuronal factor.” […]
New tool measures the speed of your brain’s aging and the risk of dementia
New Tool Measures Biological Aging While aging is unavoidable, the diseases that often accompany it don’t have to be. Researchers have developed a pioneering tool that assesses the speed of aging and can forecast the likelihood of chronic conditions, including dementia, using just one MRI of the brain. This proactive approach allows individuals the chance […]
Medication that boosts happiness in our brains may also combat tumors: study
This could really lift your spirits. A fascinating new study suggests that widely used medications, typically prescribed for improving mood, might also have a role in combating cancer. “These drugs have been safely utilized for treating depression for many years, so repurposing them for cancer is more straightforward than developing a completely new treatment,” I […]
SSRIs are reshaping babies’ brains and harming their mothers
Concerns About Antidepressants and Pregnancy Dr. Adam Urath, a specialist in fetal and maternal medicine, has raised significant concerns regarding the informed consent given to women prescribed antidepressants during pregnancy. His focus is particularly on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). “Right now, I’m closely monitoring the use of antidepressants in pregnant women because it’s quite […]
Putting in this many hours each week can alter your brain’s structure.
Having a high-status job might look great on paper, but recent research indicates that it could also inflate one’s ego—though not in a flattering way. Findings from a study in Korea highlight that extensive work hours could lead to serious cognitive issues. This study, featured in the journal Work and Environmental Medicine, reveals that consistently […]
The concerning effects of obesity on adolescent brains: research
Most people understand that being obese can lead to serious health concerns like diabetes, heart disease, and even certain cancers. However, new findings shared at this year’s European Conference on Obesity highlight an alarming aspect: the effects of excess fat on brain health, particularly in adolescents. This research indicates that there are significant changes in […]
‘What did you do last week?’ Elon melts feds’ brains with BASIC request
Elon Musk hasn't given President Donald Trump any reason to believe he is not doing his job seriously eradicating government waste. And when Trump recently posted a message to Mask about True Society, he heard him loudly and clearly. “Elon does a great job, but I hope he becomes more aggressive. Remember, we have a […]
Our Brains, Common Sense Should Protect Us from Disinformation, Not Censorship
On HBO's “Real Time” broadcast Friday, comedian Larry Wilmore argued that “our brains and common sense should protect us from disinformation and misinformation on social media.” . And I don't understand why people believe what they see on social media in the first place. Host Bill Maher said he thinks Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg originally […]