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  • First functional brain atlas shows how communication networks change from infancy to old age
    on March 29, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    If you want to know more about how the human brain matures and changes over time, you can now consult the first comprehensive atlas that maps brain organization from infancy all the way through to advanced old age. To create this comprehensive guide, researchers analyzed brain scans from 3,556 healthy individuals, ranging from newborns who were just 16 days old to centenarians. They used a technique called resting-state fMRI to see which parts of the brain communicate with each other while a person is lying still.

  • The brain remembers: The hidden cost of young adult substance use
    on March 29, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    Young adults who heavily use substances may report significantly poorer memory decades later, a new University of Michigan study suggests. Researchers tracked how frequently participants reported binge drinking and daily—or near-daily—use of alcohol, cannabis and cigarettes between the ages of 18 and 30. They then compared those patterns with self-reported poor memory at ages 50 to 65.

  • Subtle brainwave patterns detected during sleep EEG can help predict dementia risk
    on March 29, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    Our date of birth doesn’t always match the age of our brain. How old our brain really is depends on our biological age, shaped by the wear and tear our cells experience over time. Genetics, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices all play a role in shaping how young or old our body’s components are. A biological age higher than your actual chronological age can signal an increased risk of age-related diseases and health problems.

  • Boosting good gut bacteria population through targeted interventions may slow cognitive decline
    on March 29, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    The origin of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s or dementia isn’t limited to the brain. The state of your gut can quietly set off a cycle of chronic, system-wide inflammation that nudges the brain toward cognitive decline. But how does the pathogenesis of a disease that seems purely brain-based begin in the gut—an organ that is mostly busy producing chemicals for digesting food?

  • When crying doesn’t bring relief
    on March 29, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    Crying is often seen as a healthy emotional release. However, a new study suggests that the picture is more complex. In a four-week smartphone-based study, researchers found that crying did not generally make people feel better. Instead, its short-term emotional impact varied depending on the reason for crying. Crying after situations of emotional strain or feeling overwhelmed was linked to lower positive affect and higher negative affect, while crying in response to moving media content was associated with a reduction in negative affect.