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News & Articles By Edsel Cook
08/13/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Can your inbuilt “compass” respond to changes in Earth’s magnetic field?
A team of Japanese and American researchers reported that some humans share the natural ability of animals to detect magnetic fields. Thanks to their internal compass that senses the north magnetic pole, these individuals may have a superior sense of direction compared with other people. Homing pigeons, turtles, and warthogs are just some examples of […]
07/31/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Promising new research suggests targeting the endocannabinoid system to treat cognitive disorders
Spanish researchers found new hope for patients with cognitive disorders like Down syndrome. Their experiment on cognitively-impaired mice revealed a link between Down syndrome and the endocannabinoid system. Furthermore, they identified cannabinoid receptor type-1 (CB1R) as a possible target for the treatment of Down syndrome. Mental disability stems from many causes, including genetic problems. The most widespread of […]
07/13/2019
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By Edsel Cook
The mechanics of why exercise is good for brain health, memory
An international study presented further evidence that irisin protects neurons in the brain from degeneration. It showed that the so-called “exercise-induced hormone” can improve memory in humans and mice. First identified in 2012 by researchers from the Harvard Medical School, irisin is a messenger hormone that helps convert white fat into brown fat, which produces heat. It was named […]
06/17/2019
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By Edsel Cook
True multi-tasking: You can learn a new language while you sleep, according to researchers
Sleep turns out to be more than just a period when the body rests and recuperates from the labors of a busy day. Swiss researchers demonstrated the possibility of learning new things during sleeping periods. Earlier studies on sleep focused on how it stabilizes and consolidates new memories that are acquired while awake. Very few scientific papers touched upon the topic of sleep-learning. Existing research showed that the sleeping […]
06/17/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Exercise linked to a decreased likelihood of age-related dementia and memory loss
The findings of a recent animal study may offer new hope to millions of people who have Alzheimer’s disease. The Harvard-led effort reports that physical exercise could improve the condition of the brains of mice with dementia. The study shows that working out made it possible for new neurons to grow in the hippocampus, the region […]
06/13/2019
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By Edsel Cook
An oxygen-starved brain loses memories: Researchers discover link between sleep apnea, memory problems and depression
Australian researchers found that patients suffering from sleep apnea find it hard to recall specific details of memories taken from their own experiences. Furthermore, the inability to remember important parts of their lives could cause them to develop depression. Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder wherein the person experiences difficulties breathing during sleep. Around […]
06/05/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Fighting your cravings: Researchers identify new brain circuits that can help curb junk food cravings
There is a neural circuit in the brain that regulates the craving for more food. Researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) identified it as the neuromedin U receptor 2. When they blocked this receptor in the brain of rats, the animals stopped craving junk food. “When trying to lose weight people often strive to avoid fatty […]
05/23/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Get moving, your brain needs it – study
Physical exercise is not just good for building up muscles and endurance. Studies show that working out also improves your brain in many ways. Many of the positive effects of exercise also extend to the brain. For example, physical activity speeds up the heart rate to deliver more oxygen throughout the body. The brain is one of […]
05/21/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Study reveals link between what you eat and brain function: Following a healthy diet can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s
The findings of a new study suggest that a person should pay extra attention to what he or she eats, but for a different reason. Iowa-based researchers discovered a connection between the levels of a satiety hormone found in the brain and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Satiety is the feeling of fullness and the absence of hunger for a […]
05/17/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Dehydration is linked to physical impairment and cognitive decline: Study
It turns out that dehydration does more than just hamper the physical abilities of people exposed to hot conditions. A new Georgia-based study warns that dehydration can also harm the normal functions of the brain. In the experiment, participants underwent plenty of physical activity in the heat without drinking or eating anything. The dehydrated volunteers were […]
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