At Least 10 Pesticides Could Have Links to Parkinson’s
FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Scientists say they’ve identified 10 pesticides that kill neurons involved in Parkinson’s disease, marking a leap forward in their understanding of the movement disorder.Pesticide exposure has long been associ…
Learn MoreBlood Sugar May Be Key to Brain Power After a Stroke
FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Having higher blood sugar can lead to quicker loss of brain power after a stroke, a new study suggests.High blood pressure and cholesterol were not associated with a similar mental loss, even in those at higher…
Learn MoreAnother Possible Exercise Bonus: Preventing Parkinson’s
THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Regular exercise has a long list of health benefits, and a new study suggests another one could be added: a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease.The study, of nearly 99,000 French women, found that those who wer…
Learn MoreHablar con su hijo pequeño podría ofrecer beneficios reales a su cerebro
MARTES, 16 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cuando los padres hablan con sus hijos pequeños, no solo les enseñan palabras, sino que podrían también estar dando forma a sus cerebros en desarrollo, sugiere un nuevo estudio. Los investigadores encontr…
Learn MoreTalking to Your Toddler Could Bring Real Benefits to Their Brain
TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When parents talk to their toddlers, they are not only teaching them words, but may be shaping their developing brains, too, a new study suggests.Researchers found that toddlers whose parents spent a lot of ti…
Learn MoreA Gene Shielded One Man From Alzheimer’s for Decades. Scientists Are Figuring Out How It Works
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 — Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that should actively protect people from Alzheimer’s, thanks to a man belonging to a Colombian family known to be susceptible to the degenerative brain disease.Based on his family’…
Learn MoreLooking for Inspiration? A Short Nap Might Help
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Lightbulb inventor Thomas Edison believed a little shuteye could boost his creativity. Contemporary scientists think the iconic innovator was on to something.But timing is key, they say.“We found a strong effec…
Learn MoreLa ciencia revela un factor clave del Alzheimer, y cómo un fármaco recién aprobado podría combatirlo
MIÉRCOLES, 10 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Por primera vez, los investigadores han aislado la forma que flota libremente de la beta amiloide, que parece ser un factor clave en la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Además, plantean que un medicamento para…
Learn MoreScans Suggest Sleep Apnea Could Be Harming Your Brain
THURSDAY, May 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Poor sleep brought on by sleep apnea may ultimately undermine the brain health of older men and women, new research suggests.The concern stems from a new brain scan investigation that involved 140 sleep apnea…
Learn MoreQuizá deba darle las gracias a los neandertales por su nariz
MARTES, 9 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La influencia de los neandertales es evidente justo en medio de la cara de los humanos modernos.Una nueva investigación encuentra que el material genético heredado de los neandertales afecta a la forma de …
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