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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115164828.htm) Is eating more red meat bad for your brain?
Jan 15th 2025, 16:48

People who eat more red meat, especially processed red meat like bacon, sausage and bologna, are more likely to have a higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia when compared to those who eat very little red meat, according to a new study.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115125420.htm) Memory systems in the brain drive food cravings that could influence body weight
Jan 15th 2025, 12:54

A research team identified the brain's food-specific memory system and its direct role in overeating and diet-induced obesity. They found a specific population of neurons in the mouse brain that encode memories for sugar and fat, profoundly impacting food intake and body weight.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115125413.htm) From caring touch to cooperative communities
Jan 15th 2025, 12:54

An international research team concludes that gentle touch is not only good for mental health, but also for the evolution of cooperation.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115125408.htm) A molecule is shown to produce cognitive improvement in rodents with early Alzheimer's disease
Jan 15th 2025, 12:54

Scientists have come up with a drug that is a potential candidate for tackling memory deficits in the early stages of the disease in rodents. Research shows that the drug activates the cannabinoid neurotransmitter system (which protects the brain), and this stimulates the cholinergic system (which controls memory and learning) by increasing the synthesis of acetylcholine (a neurotransmitter in the brain that controls memory and learning). These results open up a promising therapeutic approach.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115125223.htm) New insights into the biology and risk factors of childhood obesity
Jan 15th 2025, 12:52

A cutting-edge molecular approach provides a detailed picture of the biological pathways associated with childhood obesity and metabolic dysfunction, and identifies environmental risk factors during early life.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115125058.htm) Bird flu is mutating, but antivirals still work
Jan 15th 2025, 12:50

Researchers have identified nine mutations in a bird flu strain from a person in Texas. Bad news: this strain is more capable of causing disease and replicates better in the brain. Good news: approved antivirals are still effective.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115125055.htm) Researchers identify three psychological profiles that could determine the evolution of mental, cognitive and brain health in aging
Jan 15th 2025, 12:50

An international study has identified three psychological profiles associated with different patterns of cognitive and brain decline in aging. The study, which analyzed more than 1,000 middle-aged and older adults, shows that the specific psychological characteristics of each profile may influence the risk of developing dementia, as well as aspects such as the speed of brain decline and sleep quality. These findings open new perspectives for the design of more personalized prevention strategies.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115124540.htm) How one brain circuit encodes memories of both places and events
Jan 15th 2025, 12:45

A computational model explains how place cells in the hippocampus can be recruited to form any kind of episodic memory, even when there's no spatial component.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250114125437.htm) Painful skin when tapering cortisone cream
Jan 14th 2025, 12:54

Painful skin and trouble sleeping are among the problems reported when tapering cortisone cream for atopic eczema, according to a new study. Many users consider the problems to be caused by cortisone dependence.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250110121756.htm) Red light linked to lowered risk of blood clots
Jan 10th 2025, 12:17

Humans and mice exposed to long-wavelength red light had lower rates of blood clots that can cause heart attacks, lung damage and strokes, according to research led by surgeon-scientists.

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Michael Reeder LCPC
Baltimore, MD

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