Chronic constipation is associated with cognitive decline
19 July 2023
A large study found that infrequent bowel movements are associated with a 73 per cent increased risk of cognitive decline, including deficits in memory and attention
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Parkinson's disease: Exercise may stop crucial neurons from degrading
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Regular exercise prevents neurons crucial for movement from degrading in rats with symptoms of Parkinson's disease, potentially explaining why consistent physical activity can slow the advancement of symptoms
Genetic marker discovered for the severity of multiple sclerosis
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Analysis of data from more than 22,000 people with multiple sclerosis helped researchers identify a genetic variant that is associated with the severity of the disease
How your brain stays focused on conversations in a noisy room
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The brain processes voices differently depending on the volume of the speaker and if the listener is focused on them
We now know why we mess up when the stakes are high
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A brain mechanism that enables us to carry out tasks to achieve a certain reward may get disrupted when a jackpot prize is in sight
Oyster mushroom fungus uses nerve gas to paralyse and eat tiny worms
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The fungus that produces oyster mushrooms preys on tiny animals by releasing a paralysing nerve gas called 3-octanone before growing into their bodies
Vagus nerve receptors may be key to controlling inflammation
18 January 2023
Researchers identified receptors in the vagus nerves of mice that help control inflammation, which could improve treatments for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis where the pathway may malfunction
We may now know how childhood adversity leaves its mark on the brain
5 January 2023
Research in mice suggests that a newly identified brain pathway may be the reason childhood adversity increases the risk of mental health issues as an adult
International rugby union players face higher risk of dementia
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Men who played rugby union for Scotland are much more likely to develop dementia, Parkinson’s disease and motor neurone disease than the rest of the population
Alzheimer’s drug results are promising – but not a major breakthrough
28 September 2022
Trial results for lecanemab, a drug that targets amyloid build-up in the brain, are a step forward, but it is unclear if this treatment will truly help those affected by Alzheimer’s disease
