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Brain Health

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

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Hypnotic Therapy Reduces Chronic Pain in Spinal Cord Injury Patients by 13 Percent
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Hypnotic Therapy Reduces Chronic Pain in Spinal Cord Injury Patients by 13 Percent

Six-week hypnotic cognitive therapy program significantly reduced pain intensity and depression in spinal cord injury patients.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Rare Brain Stroke Causes Bizarre Visual Distortions in Face and Color Perception
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Rare Brain Stroke Causes Bizarre Visual Distortions in Face and Color Perception

A small stroke in the brain's connection hub caused a patient to see faces warped and colors altered on one side of vision.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Blood Pressure Drops After Stroke Thrombectomy May Signal Recovery Complications
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Blood Pressure Drops After Stroke Thrombectomy May Signal Recovery Complications

New research examines why blood pressure falls after stroke procedures and what it means for patient outcomes.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Blood Pressure Drops After Stroke Surgery Worsen Recovery Outcomes
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Blood Pressure Drops After Stroke Surgery Worsen Recovery Outcomes

New research reveals that blood pressure drops within 24 hours after stroke treatment significantly impair functional recovery.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
New Migraine Treatment Cuts Monthly Headache Days by 50% in Chronic Sufferers
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New Migraine Treatment Cuts Monthly Headache Days by 50% in Chronic Sufferers

Eptinezumab injection plus patient education dramatically reduced migraine frequency in people with chronic migraines and medication overuse.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Rare Treatable Neuropathy Discovered in Healthy 41-Year-Old After Months of Foot Tingling
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Rare Treatable Neuropathy Discovered in Healthy 41-Year-Old After Months of Foot Tingling

Case study reveals how systematic diagnostic approach uncovered unexpected treatable cause of progressive nerve symptoms.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
New Brain Imaging Index Better Predicts Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's Risk
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New Brain Imaging Index Better Predicts Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's Risk

Researchers developed G-ALPS, an improved brain imaging tool that more accurately tracks cognitive decline and aging.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Alpha-Synuclein Protein Found in One-Third of Early Alzheimer's Patients
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Alpha-Synuclein Protein Found in One-Third of Early Alzheimer's Patients

New research reveals that 32% of early Alzheimer's patients also have alpha-synuclein protein aggregates, linked to smell loss.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
New Ultra-Fast MRI Scans Cut Alzheimer's Drug Monitoring Time by 56%
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New Ultra-Fast MRI Scans Cut Alzheimer's Drug Monitoring Time by 56%

Revolutionary Wave-CAIPI technology dramatically reduces brain scan time while maintaining accuracy for monitoring Alzheimer's treatments.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
War Trauma and Early Adversity Show Complex Effects on Brain Aging in Vietnamese Study
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War Trauma and Early Adversity Show Complex Effects on Brain Aging in Vietnamese Study

New research reveals surprising ways that wartime experiences and childhood hardships influence cognitive function in older adults.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Alzheimer's Genetic Risk Varies Dramatically Across Different Populations
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Alzheimer's Genetic Risk Varies Dramatically Across Different Populations

New research reveals Alzheimer's heritability ranges from 29% to 78% depending on ancestry, with major implications for personalized prevention.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Mediterranean and MIND Diets Cut Dementia Risk by Up to 21% in Major Study
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Mediterranean and MIND Diets Cut Dementia Risk by Up to 21% in Major Study

Following Mediterranean or MIND diets for decades significantly reduced dementia risk and slowed cognitive aging in 130,000+ adults.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
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