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“Then, they followed those with a TBI for the next six months. > Levels of one protein, called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), taken within 24 hours of someone's head injury, could predict the severity of a TBI and how a patient would fare, they found.”

“Obesity is associated with chronic low-grade inflammation, which can drive many disease processes. A specialized magnetic resonance imaging technique, called diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), can measure this inflammation in the brain.”

“Notably, many participants exhibited low baseline brain connectivity, and higher connectivity predicted better outcomes. These findings suggest that dual-target TMS promotes rapid and clinically significant improvements for people with treatment-resistant depression.”

“FTA: > Pushing new frontiers in dementia research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists have found a new way to treat dementia by sending electrical impulses to specific areas of the brain to enhance the growth of new brain cells.”

“Magnesium may protect the brain from age-related volume losses, a new study showed. People with the highest magnesium intake had larger brain volumes than those with lower intake – a protective effect that corresponded to roughly one year less aging.”

“A growing body of evidence links gut health to brain health. Injecting Lewy bodies purified from deceased Parkinson’s patients into the brains or guts of monkeys caused Parkinsonian pathology in the brain and gut. Another study in mice found that probiotics decreased gut leakiness and inflammation and boosted memory performance in mice with "Alzheimer's-like pathology."”

“Artificial sweeteners like sucralose are marketed as healthier alternatives to sugar, but they may send mixed signals to the brain. A recent study found that sucralose increased hunger and altered activity in the part of the brain that regulates appetite, with effects differing by body weight.”

“Each year, millions of people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI), often resulting in serious, long-term consequences. Research indicates that even one head injury is linked to a higher risk of developing dementia, with the risk increasing further after two or more.”

“The benefits of physical activity, especially aerobic exercise such as running, swimming, or cycling, have positive effects on brain health and function. A recent review suggests that yoga has similar effects on the brain.”

“These changes were particularly evident in brain areas related to memory and emotional processing, including the hippocampus and parts of the cortex. In contrast, white matter integrity improved, suggesting enhanced communication between different brain regions as gestational weeks advanced.”