Researchers identified five unapproved drugs in dangerous combinations and doses in over-the-counter cognitive enhancement drugs. Side effects of the unapproved drugs include increases and decreases in blood pressure, agitation, and sedation.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Insomnia and Sleeping Less Than Six Hours May Increase Risk of Cognitive Impairment
People who reported chronic insomnia or sleep duration of fewer than six hours were twice as likely to experience cognitive impairment compared to those who experienced good sleeping patterns. The association was stronger for those with coexisting card…
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: 160 Genes Linked to Brain Shrinkage in Study of 45,000 Adults
Researchers have identified 160 genes linked to brain shrinkage in adults. The genes appear to be involved in brain development, vascular and neurodegenerative diseases, and some psychiatric conditions.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Stem Cells Can Repair Parkinson’s-Damaged Circuits in Mouse Brains
Stem cells derived neurons integrate well into the correct regions of the brain, connecting with native neurons and restoring motor function in mouse models of Parkinson’s disease.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: COVID-19 Spurs Anxious and Upsetting Dreams
New studies reveal COVID-19 is having a negative impact on sleep, spurring dreams that cause anxiety and emotional upset. Women appear to experience more disturbing dreams than men.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Higher Narcissism May Be Linked With More Political Participation
Study reveals those with narcissistic personality traits may be more politically active. Those with high levels of narcissism were more likely to contact politicians, sign petitions, and donate to political causes. Previous studies linked narcissistic …
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: A Genetic Variant That Protects Against Alzheimer’s Promotes Immune Cell Functions
PLCG2-P522R, a genetic variant that protects against Alzheimer’s disease, enhances key functions of immune cells.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Anxious, Moody Older Adults Are Vulnerable to Worse Cognitive Function
Older people who have higher levels of neuroticism are more likely to have worse cognitive function than those with other personality traits. Researchers say personality traits may be related to how well people can maintain their cognitive function, de…
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Research Challenges Conventional Wisdom About Key Autism Trait
Sensorimotor problems associated with ASD are caused by several complex and precise neurobiological processes, including differences in the way those with autism perceive the world around them.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: How the Human Brain Is So Resilient
Non-invasive brain stimulation technology may enhance the human system’s ability for rapid and adaptive decision making.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: The BRAIN Initiative® Pioneers the Future through Open Science Technology
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Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Astrocytes May Hold the Key to Why and How We Sleep
Astrocytes could be as important as neurons when it comes to regulating sleep.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: How Changes in Healthy Brain Structure Affect Cognition
Neuroimaging study ties the degradation of circuitry in one area of the brain to reduced efficiency of executive function in older adults.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Study Links Obesity With Reduced Brain Plasticity
Obesity isn’t just bad for physical health. Being overweight can have a significant impact on neurological health too. Researchers identified a link between obesity and reduced brain plasticity. Brain plasticity impairment could lead to cognitive and l…
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Parental Touch Reduces Pain Responses in Babies’ Brains
Skin-to-skin contact between a parent and newborn reduces how strongly a baby’s brain responds to pain.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Associated With Adverse Outcomes During Middle Childhood
Children whose mothers’ used cannabis while pregnant are more likely to have an elevated risk of psychopathology during middle-school. Researchers found those exposed to cannabis in utero were more likely to experience depression, anxiety, attention pr…
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Metformin Treatment Linked to Slowed Cognitive Decline
Metformin, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes, slows cognitive decline and reduces dementia risk in older people with diabetes.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Gut Microbiome Plays Important Role in Sleep Regulation
Obstructive sleep apnea alters the gut microbiome in mice. Transplanting gut bacteria from mice with OSA to those without the disorder caused sleep disruptions.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Feeling Frisky Makes You See What You Want to See
People find potential romantic partners more attractive when they have, what researchers called, a “sexy mindset.” They also tend to overestimate their chances of romantic success when aroused. The findings suggest the sexual system prepares the ground…
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Meditation for Mind-Control
Eight sessions of mindfulness-based awareness training give participants a significant edge in their ability to control brain-computer interfaces and the time it took to achieve proficiency over those who did not experience meditation training.
