Month February 2025

As Mia Nadjpal approached her 40th birthday—the new ‘scary age’ in internet discourse—she was filled with dread. Canada-born, Australia-based Nadjpal had spent months internalizing the idea that turning 40 as a woman meant she had reached some kind of invisible…

Can a daily walk help prevent dementia, stroke, or even anxiety? A new study suggests that moderate to vigorous physical activity may significantly lower the risk of these conditions — while too much sitting increases it. Exercise and Brain Health…

As a dwindling working-age population is causing a severe shortage of care workers in Japan, the country is turning its eyes to robots for a solution. A Japanese university has designed an artificial intelligence (AI) driven humanoid robot called “AIREC”…

Scientists uncover how the breakdown of a critical sugar-rich layer in brain blood vessels accelerates aging and disease—offering a new therapeutic target to restore brain health. Study: Glycocalyx dysregulation impairs blood–brain barrier in ageing and disease. Image Credit: ART-ur / Shutterstock A…

Despite some sleepless nights, raising kids may keep your brain younger in the long run, says new research from Rutgers and Yale. Source link

Open this photo in gallery: Happiness researcher Dr. Gillian Mandich says that recognizing the natural ebbs and flows of our moods can help create a schedule that enhances our mental health.Jennifer Roberts/Supplied If you wake up feeling like you can…

When you look at your surrounding environment, it might seem like you’re living on a flat plane. After all, this is why you can navigate a new city using a map: a flat piece of paper that represents all the…

Summary: A new international study reveals that schizophrenia manifests differently in the brain, reflecting the wide range of symptoms among patients. Researchers analyzed imaging data from over 6,000 individuals and found that while some brain structures vary significantly, others remain…

Key takeaways Combining radiation therapy with a plant-derived compound called forskolin can force glioblastoma cells into a dormant state, making them incapable of dividing or spreading. Unlike traditional therapies that force cancer cells to mature, UCLA researchers used…

Share on PinterestScientists have found a link between B12 levels and cognitive health in older adults. Milan Markovic/Getty Images Vitamin B12 is needed for the development and function of nerve tissue and the brain, and for the formation of red…