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Eating junk food during childhood may lead to long-term, irreversible memory issues
LOS ANGELES — Every parent is aware of the detrimental effects drugs and alcohol can have on a child’s developing brain, but...
Keto Diet Improves Severe Mental Illness, Breakthrough Study Reveals
STANFORD, Calif. — Those living with conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder are usually familiar with antipsychotic...
Don’t pull the plug: Shocking study finds many patients on life support recover
BOSTON — The decision to take a loved one off life support is one of the most gut-wrenching and traumatizing choices someone can...
Pumping iron for a fitter brain: Weight training has surprising cognitive rewards
One of the most important things you can do for your brain is to move your body. People who exercise have less risk for brain disorders...
First half of sleep resets the brain — but what does the second half do?
LONDON — Humans have three basic needs for survival: food, air, and sleep. Having a good night’s rest is essential for the brain to...
Environmental toxins may be triggering different types of Parkinson’s disease
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Nearly one million Americans are suffering from Parkinson’s disease. The brain disorder can cause...
Taking Diabetes Drug Metformin While Pregnant May Impact Child’s Brain Development
NUTHETAL, Germany — Metformin is one of the most common and wildly used drugs by people with diabetes and prediabetes. However, a...
Dad bods may lead to Alzheimer’s disease for certain men
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Could a “dad bod” lead to dementia? It’s common to see a bit more fat around the waistline...
Viagra for dementia? Erectile dysfunction drugs may prevent Alzheimer’s disease
MINNEAPOLIS – The use of erectile dysfunction medications, like Viagra, may provide an even greater health benefit — preventing...
Your Smartphone Isn’t Draining Your Brain After All
SINGAPORE — That shiny new smartphone in your pocket has become an integral part of modern life. We use our phones for everything...
