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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.
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healthExercise Triggers Memory-Boosting Brain Ripples, Study Shows
A new study reveals that just 20 minutes of light cycling enhances hippocampal brain ripples linked to memory formation and cognitive function.
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healthSuper-agers' brains defy ageing with youthful neurons
New research reveals super-agers have twice as many new brain cells in the hippocampus, linking neurogenesis to sharp memory in old age. The findings suggest potential pathways for treating Alzheimer’s.