Brain Health - Page 17

Warding off Alzheimer's might mean making these 11 lifestyle changes, expert says

Dr. Daniel Amen shared his BRIGHTMINDS approach for preventing Alzheimer's, addressing 11 risk factors including blood flow, inflammation and sleep for better brain health.

Stanford scientists 'totally surprised' by potential Parkinson's treatment discovery

New research shows that inhibiting overactive LRRK2 enzymes could stabilize Parkinson's disease progression, with Stanford scientists reporting improvement in neuron communication in mice.

Miley Cyrus reveals the 'powerful' therapy that helped her conquer stage fright

Miley Cyrus shares how EMDR therapy "saved her life" by eliminating stage fright through techniques that help the brain reprocess distressing memories and emotional pain.

The heat has a surprising effect on the brain — here's what doctors want you to know

Extreme heat can affect brain function and mental health, causing irritability, anxiety and cognitive issues, with experts providing tips to protect your brain.

Breast cancer survivors may have lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, study finds

Breast cancer treatment might offer protection against Alzheimer's disease, with a study of 70,000 survivors showing lower dementia risk, especially with radiation therapy.

Afternoon napping could have surprising impact on longevity, study suggests

A study of 86,565 adults finds a connection between daytime napping habits and mortality risk over an eight-year period, suggesting that nap patterns could indicate broader health concerns.

Living near a golf course is linked to Parkinson’s risk in new study as some cite limitations

A study links living near golf courses to higher Parkinson's risk, with strongest association found in those one to three miles from courses and vulnerable groundwater. Others cite limitations.

Ingredient in common kitchen herbs could target Alzheimer's, but don't change any recipes just yet

A study revealed carnosic acid in herbs may help combat Alzheimer's by reducing inflammation and improving brain cell connections, but cooking with herbs alone won't provide benefits just yet.

ChatGPT could be silently rewiring your brain as experts urge caution for long-term use

MIT study reveals long-term ChatGPT use may impair brain function, showing decreased neural connectivity compared to those who rely on their own brains for writing.

Brain implant for epilepsy tested in 20-minute surgery

The first human brain-computer interface by Paradromics was completed in 20 minutes, featuring microelectrodes to help paralyzed individuals control computers with thoughts.