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“The most robust effect from this trial was the breaking apart amyloid beta plaques in the brain, but the cognitive benefits were preliminary and depended on the type of test used to measure cognition.”

“Skin cells that are reprogrammed into neurons that produce dopamine will be transplanted into the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease in a new trial in Japan. People with Parkinson's lose dopamine-producing neurons which are involved in motor skills. Last year this technique was shown to improve disease severity in monkeys with a disease that is similar to Parkinson's disease.”

“The newly grown neurons became functional and integrated with existing neurons. While this is a mouse study, emerging research suggests that both noise and silence have profound effects on the human brain as well.”

“The stem cells were implanted into the hypothalamus region of the brain, which normally has a diminished pool of stem cells in old age. The neural stem cells produced tiny pieces of RNA (called micro RNA) that changes how hundreds of genes operate and helped the mice maintain youth.”

“I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Kyle on all things sauna science and we're posting that discussion for you here. As an exercise mimetic, sauna use has anti-inflammatory, mood-elevating, and detoxifying properties that research increasingly shows may deliver cardiovascular and brain benefits.”

“A non-invasive treatment of light and sound to increase brain waves known as gamma oscillations led to improvements in cognition and memory and a dramatic reduction in amyloid beta plaques in mice. Interestingly, some forms of meditation also increase gamma waves, particularly in advanced meditators.”

“> She gradually spoke more quietly or moved less and less until she drifted into unconsciousness. Since there was no sign of epileptic brain activity during or after the stimulation, the team is sure that it wasn't a side effect of a seizure.”

“The study further reveals two distinct types of BDNF neurons -- those that control appetite or satiety and those that control thermogenesis. Not only do these two groups play different biological roles, they are located in two separate sections of the paraventricular hypothalamus brain region.”

“00:09:15 - Exercise promotes the growth of new brain cells (neurogenesis) via bone-derived neurotrophic factor, promoting the formation of new memories and the loss of old ones. 00:12:00 - Powerful amygdala activation from either extreme excitement or fear increases episodic memory.”

“Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids that are very concentrated in the rods and cones of the eye where they protect them from damage from singlet oxygen. These carotenoids have very recently been found in the brain so this new research that demonstrates a role for them in neural efficiency is exciting and one more reason to eat your kale!”