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Brain Health

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

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Heart Changes in Your 70s May Predict Cognitive Decline Within a Decade
Brain Health

Heart Changes in Your 70s May Predict Cognitive Decline Within a Decade

New research reveals how subtle heart muscle changes and pumping problems can accelerate memory loss and thinking decline in older adults.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Eye Scans Could Predict Cognitive Decline Before Memory Loss Becomes Severe
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Eye Scans Could Predict Cognitive Decline Before Memory Loss Becomes Severe

Simple retinal imaging reveals brain changes linked to mild cognitive impairment, offering early detection potential.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Web Platform Engages 3,250 People to Shape Alzheimer's Drug Research Priorities
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Web Platform Engages 3,250 People to Shape Alzheimer's Drug Research Priorities

Online portal reveals public preferences for dementia treatments, with safety concerns outweighing efficacy in drug selection decisions.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Stroke Clot Removal Shows Lasting Benefits Three Years Later in Major Study
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Stroke Clot Removal Shows Lasting Benefits Three Years Later in Major Study

Endovascular thrombectomy for basilar artery strokes doubled survival and functional recovery rates compared to medication alone.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Brain Blood Vessel Inflammation Shows High Early Relapse Risk in New Study
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Brain Blood Vessel Inflammation Shows High Early Relapse Risk in New Study

Research reveals concerning relapse patterns in primary central nervous system vasculitis, offering insights for better treatment timing.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Rare Metabolic Disorder Reveals New Link Between Brain Chemistry and Movement Control
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Rare Metabolic Disorder Reveals New Link Between Brain Chemistry and Movement Control

Case study shows how methylmalonic acidemia disrupts dopamine pathways, causing severe movement disorders in adults.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Blood Pressure Control After Pregnancy Protects Brain Volume and Cognitive Health
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Blood Pressure Control After Pregnancy Protects Brain Volume and Cognitive Health

Optimized blood pressure management after hypertensive pregnancy preserved brain tissue and prevented volume loss at 9 months postpartum.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Maternal Diabetes During Pregnancy Doubles Multiple Sclerosis Risk in Adult Children
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Maternal Diabetes During Pregnancy Doubles Multiple Sclerosis Risk in Adult Children

Large Norwegian study reveals prenatal factors significantly influence MS risk, with maternal diabetes more than doubling offspring's chances.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Spinal Cord Injury Triggers Unusual Abdominal Muscle Spasms in 49-Year-Old Patient
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Spinal Cord Injury Triggers Unusual Abdominal Muscle Spasms in 49-Year-Old Patient

Case study reveals how spinal cord damage can cause involuntary abdominal muscle contractions years after initial injury.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Medical Therapy Alone May Be Sufficient for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis
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Medical Therapy Alone May Be Sufficient for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis

New analysis questions whether surgical intervention adds benefit over medication alone for preventing stroke in carotid stenosis patients.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
New ALS Drug Tofersen Shows Promise in Long-Term Study for SOD1 Patients
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New ALS Drug Tofersen Shows Promise in Long-Term Study for SOD1 Patients

Breakthrough antisense therapy demonstrates sustained benefits for rare genetic form of ALS in extended clinical trial.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Brain Position Mapping Reveals New Insights Into Cortical Function and Aging
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Brain Position Mapping Reveals New Insights Into Cortical Function and Aging

Groundbreaking research challenges traditional views of how brain position affects cognitive function and neurological health.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
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