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The Hidden Danger of Middle-Aged Belly Fat: Why Your Waistline Ages Your Brain and Heart

The Hidden Danger of Middle-Aged Belly Fat: Why Your Waistline Ages Your Brain and Heart

You notice your belly starting to protrude. You haven't significantly increased your calorie intake, nor has your activity level plummeted.
The Protein That Erodes Memory: Is ‘Ftl1’ the Key to Reversing Brain Aging?

The Protein That Erodes Memory: Is ‘Ftl1’ the Key to Reversing Brain Aging?

Why does memory fade and the mind slow as the years pass? Addressing this ancient question, a U.S. research team has identified a specific molecule...
Sauna Health Benefits Are Greater Than You Think: From Brain Power to Disease Prevention

Sauna Health Benefits Are Greater Than You Think: From Brain Power to Disease Prevention

Walk into a modern fitness club and you will likely find members who skip the treadmill entirely in favor of the sauna.
Why Breast Cancer Patients Should Get Brain MRIs Even Without Symptoms

Why Breast Cancer Patients Should Get Brain MRIs Even Without Symptoms

Study results suggest that some breast cancer patients should receive regular brain MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)...
Forget the ‘Genius Brain’: Research Reveals the Real Traits of a Stock Expert

Forget the ‘Genius Brain’: Research Reveals the Real Traits of a Stock Expert

When the topic of stock investment arises, it is common to hear that some people simply have a "knack" for it or that...
The End of the MRI? New Blood Test Tracks Brain Disease in Minutes

The End of the MRI? New Blood Test Tracks Brain Disease in Minutes

A new path has opened for patients with neurological conditions to monitor their disease progression through a simple...
Why Motherhood Inspires Bravery: The Neural Transformation That Erases Fear

Why Motherhood Inspires Bravery: The Neural Transformation That Erases Fear

The transition into motherhood is often accompanied by a profound shift in personality; women who once felt timid or...
The Secret of ‘Superagers’: Why Some 80-Year-Olds Possess the Memory of a 20-Year-Old

The Secret of ‘Superagers’: Why Some 80-Year-Olds Possess the Memory of a 20-Year-Old

There are individuals who, even in their 80s, maintain an exceptional memory comparable to those in their 20s.
Can Birdwatching Help Fend Off Dementia? New Study Links the Hobby to Enhanced Brain Structure

Can Birdwatching Help Fend Off Dementia? New Study Links the Hobby to Enhanced Brain Structure

A new study has found that the specialized hobby of birdwatching can restructure the human brain in ways comparable to...
Repairing the 'Holes' in the Brain's Shield: New Discovery Links Liver Enzymes to Dementia Prevention

Repairing the 'Holes' in the Brain's Shield: New Discovery Links Liver Enzymes to Dementia Prevention

If you find yourself slowing down on the stairs or struggling to recall a conversation from moments ago, do not dismiss...