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bbc.comscience30 days ago
Neuroscientist Outlines Skills to Maintain Brain Health in AI Era
Hannah Critchlow, a neuroscientist at the University of Cambridge, has written a book on mental skills that may help people adapt to rapid technological change. The book examines emotional intelligence, creativity, physical activity, and cellular energy production.
news-medical.netscience37 days ago
Head Impacts Linked to Short- and Long-Term Changes in Human Gut Microbiome
Scientists have found evidence that knocks to the head that do not cause noticeable symptoms are linked to both short- and long-term changes in the populations of microorganisms in the human gut. The study examined American football players and was published in PLoS ONE. @Nature…
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Nbc Newsscience41 days ago
Neurologist Shares Ways to Maintain Brain Health
A neurologist appeared on a morning program to explain the difference between brain fog and cognitive decline. The doctor outlined simple daily steps that can support brain function over time. The segment addressed common questions about brain health and aging.
Fox Newsworld4 days ago
Simple body movement could help the brain 'clean itself,' researchers find
Penn State researchers found that abdominal muscle contractions during movement push cerebrospinal fluid through the brain, flushing out waste.
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Fox Newsscience44 days ago
Moderate Egg Consumption Linked to Lower Alzheimer's Risk in Observational Study of Older Adults
Researchers at Loma Linda University found that adults over 65 who ate eggs one to three times per month or once per week had a 17% lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, while those consuming eggs five or more times per week showed a 27% lower risk. The observational study, publishe…
thehindu.comworld45 days ago
Study Finds Abdominal Muscle Contractions Move Fluid in Mouse Brains
Research on mice shows that contractions in abdominal muscles during movement cause the brain to shift inside the skull. The motion occurs through a network of veins and appears to drive cerebrospinal fluid out of the brain. Scientists said the mechanism may help clear waste prot…
The Independentscience46 days ago
Researchers Identify Potential Cause of Lacunar Strokes Affecting 35000 Britons Annually
A study from the University of Edinburgh suggests lacunar strokes may result from widening of arteries deep in the brain rather than narrowing or blockages. The research followed 229 patients over one year and found those with widened arteries were four times more likely to exper…
Benzingafinance59 days ago
Brain-Health VC Fund Backed by Sergey Brin Shuts Down and Merges into Family Office
Nexus NeuroTech Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on brain health with $200 million in assets, ceased operations on March 31, 2026. The firm, backed by Google co-founder Sergey Brin, is merging into his family office, Bayshore Global Management. The portfolio included 15 c…
Bloombergfinance59 days ago
Brain-Health VC Fund Backed by Sergey Brin Closes and Merges into Family Office
A venture capital fund focused on brain health, backed by Google co-founder Sergey Brin, has ceased operations. It has been integrated into his family office, according to people familiar with the matter. The move reflects changes in the fund's structure as reported on April 23,…