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healthBrain Estrogen Levels May Undermine Memory Resilience Against Trauma
New research indicates high estrogen in the hippocampus reduces memory resilience to stress in both sexes, challenging traditional views on hormonal neuroprotection.
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healthWorld's Youngest Alzheimer's Patient Diagnosed at 19 in China
Chinese doctors diagnose a 19-year-old with probable Alzheimer's, the youngest case ever without known genetic mutations.
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healthAerobic Exercise Boosts Key Brain Region in Progressive MS
New study shows aerobic training increases hippocampal dentate gyrus volume in progressive MS, offering potential neuroprotective benefits.
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healthSugary Diets Could Cause Lasting Memory Damage, New Review Reveals
A systematic review shows that switching from high-sugar diets to healthy food may not fully reverse memory impairments in rodents, with sugar as a key limiting factor.
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healthBrain's Memory Center Is 'Prewired,' Not a Blank Slate, Study Finds
A new study in mice suggests the hippocampus is densely wired at birth, with neural connections pruning and sharpening over time, challenging the blank-slate theory of memory.
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healthEstrogen in Both Sexes' Brains Shapes Trauma Response, Study Suggests
New research reveals estrogen in the hippocampus may determine resilience to trauma, with high levels linked to worse memory issues and PTSD risk.
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healthAlzheimer's Gene APOE4 Disrupts Brain Activity Years Before Symptoms Appear
New research reveals how the APOE4 gene variant alters neuron function, potentially leading to reversible damage and offering new therapeutic avenues for Alzheimer's.
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healthBrain Waste Removal Malfunction Linked to Psychosis Risk, Study Suggests
New research connects impaired brain waste systems to psychosis risk, with early signs emerging in childhood.