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In mental disorders brain loses flexibility

According to researchers at Rutgers University, mental conditions reduce the ability of brain networks to dynamically adapt to changing cognitive...

Increased life expectancy does not lead to more healthy years

Despite the increase in life expectancy, people around the world are spending more and more years facing illnesses and limitations....

Cognitive training changes the structure of the brain

Daily habits and cognitive training can physically reshape the brain’s architecture, according to a new neuroimaging study. For the first...

Science of the microbiome and the brain needs a global perspective

Over the past two decades, an impressive link has been discovered between the trillions of microbes in our gut and...

Frequent TV viewing in middle age is associated with a decrease in brain structure volume

The habit of watching TV for long periods of time in middle age may be associated with adverse changes in...

Healthy aging plan begins before birth

An international team of researchers is proposing a radical overhaul of the approach to healthy aging. They believe that taking...

Attending cultural events can slow down aging

Regular participation in cultural events, going to the cinema, museum or theater, is associated with lower rates of physiological aging....

Sleep disorders change the structure of the brain

Sleep disorders are not always just about constant fatigue, but can also be linked to real structural changes in the...

Melatonin can help alleviate chronic muscle and joint pain

Melatonin is primarily known as a regulator of the sleep-wake cycle, but it may also have other beneficial roles. According...