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Brain Health

Cognitive performance, neuroplasticity, dementia prevention, and brain aging research

478 articles

New Tool Reverses Memory Loss by Boosting Brain Mitochondria in Alzheimer's Mice
Brain Health

New Tool Reverses Memory Loss by Boosting Brain Mitochondria in Alzheimer's Mice

Scientists developed mitoDREADD-Gs, a novel tool that restores cognitive function by enhancing mitochondrial activity in mouse models of dementia.

Research Paper
Apr 7, 2026 0
Alzheimer's Therapy Shifts from Amyloid to Tau Targeting with Early Success
Brain Health

Alzheimer's Therapy Shifts from Amyloid to Tau Targeting with Early Success

New review reveals promising tau-targeting therapies showing cognitive benefits and slowed brain pathology in Alzheimer's trials.

Research Paper
Apr 7, 2026 0
FDA Approves First Treatments for Rare Neurological Conditions
Brain Health

FDA Approves First Treatments for Rare Neurological Conditions

Two breakthrough approvals target Hunter syndrome brain complications and cerebral folate deficiency for the first time.

Drug Approval
Apr 7, 2026 0
How Awe Experiences Rewire Your Brain for Better Mental Health and Connection
Brain Health

How Awe Experiences Rewire Your Brain for Better Mental Health and Connection

UC Berkeley psychologist reveals the neuroscience of awe and practical tools to cultivate this powerful emotion daily.

Video
Apr 7, 2026 0
Genetic Testing Could Revolutionize Personalized Dementia Prevention
Brain Health

Genetic Testing Could Revolutionize Personalized Dementia Prevention

New precision medicine approach combines genetic risk factors with environmental exposures to predict and prevent dementia.

Research Paper
Apr 7, 2026 0
Multiple Sclerosis Drug Ocrelizumab Linked to Rare Lung Disease in New Study
Brain Health

Multiple Sclerosis Drug Ocrelizumab Linked to Rare Lung Disease in New Study

Research reveals concerning lung complications in MS patients treated with ocrelizumab, raising important safety questions.

Research Paper
Apr 7, 2026 0
Telemedicine Outperforms In-Person Care for Stroke Patients in Hospitals
Brain Health

Telemedicine Outperforms In-Person Care for Stroke Patients in Hospitals

Major study finds remote neurologist consultations superior to bedside visits for stroke care quality and guideline adherence.

Research Paper
Apr 7, 2026 0
Japanese Ibasho Concept Linked to Better Mental Health After Disasters
Brain Health

Japanese Ibasho Concept Linked to Better Mental Health After Disasters

Research explores how having a meaningful place of belonging supports psychological resilience following traumatic events.

Research Paper
Apr 7, 2026 0
Scientists Map Sleep Circuit That Controls Growth Hormone and Muscle Building
Brain Health

Scientists Map Sleep Circuit That Controls Growth Hormone and Muscle Building

UC Berkeley researchers discovered brain circuits linking deep sleep to growth hormone release, revealing how sleep builds muscle and burns fat.

Press Release
Apr 6, 2026 0
Nighttime Coffee Increases Risky Behavior, Especially in Women
Brain Health

Nighttime Coffee Increases Risky Behavior, Especially in Women

New research reveals that consuming caffeine at night, but not during the day, significantly increases impulsive behavior in females.

Press Release
Apr 6, 2026 0
High-Risk Alzheimer's Gene Carriers May Benefit From Eating More Meat
Brain Health

High-Risk Alzheimer's Gene Carriers May Benefit From Eating More Meat

New research suggests people with APOE4 variants who eat more meat show slower cognitive decline and lower dementia risk.

Press Release
Apr 6, 2026 0
Wake-Promoting Drug Helps Early Morning Shift Workers Beat Biological Sleep Cycles
Brain Health

Wake-Promoting Drug Helps Early Morning Shift Workers Beat Biological Sleep Cycles

Clinical trial shows solriamfetol significantly improves alertness and performance in workers who start before sunrise.

Press Release
Apr 6, 2026 0
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