Hippocampus does more than store memories: it predicts rewards
A preclinical study published in Nature has found evidence that the hippocampus, the brain region that stores memory, also reorganizes memories to anticipate future outcomes. The findings, from researchers at…
Stem cell therapy for stroke shows how cells find their way in the brain
Some parts of our bodies bounce back from injury in fairly short order. The outer protective layer of the eye—called the cornea—can heal from minor scratches within a single day.…
Allenare il cervello per rallentare il declino cognitivo: come corpo e mente agiscono sull’ infiammazione
Combinare movimento fisico, stimolazione cognitiva e coltivare relazioni sociali può avere un impatto significativo sulla salute del cervello che invecchia. Un recente studio italiano pubblicato sulla rivista Brain, Behavior &…
Meditation retreat rapidly reprograms body and mind
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found that an intensive retreat combining multiple mind-body techniques, including meditation and healing practices, produced rapid and wide-ranging changes in brain…
A new tool to find hidden ‘zombie cells’
When it comes to treating disease, one promising avenue is addressing the presence of senescent cells. These cells — also known as “zombie cells” — stop dividing but don’t die…
Where you live may affect your brain health, new study finds
The conditions where you live may influence your brain health and risk for dementia, according to a new study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine The study, published today…
11 million lives lost each year: urgent action needed on neurological care
The World Health Organization (WHO) today warns that less than one in three countries around the world has a national policy to address the growing burden of neurological disorders, responsible…
Repeated head impacts cause early neuron loss and inflammation in young athletes
Research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) shows that repeated head impacts from contact sports can cause early and lasting changes in the brains of young- to middle-aged…
Music may reduce distress for dementia patients
A new treatment that uses music therapy on dementia wards could improve care and support for some of the NHS’s most vulnerable patients. Researchers at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and…
Disconnection between brain regions explains why some people don’t enjoy music
Ten years ago, researchers discovered a small group of people who derive no pleasure from music despite having normal hearing and the ability to enjoy other experiences or stimuli. The…