Just a little inactivity may take a toll on brain health

New findings confirm that staying physically active isn't just good for your physical health, it also can preserve your brain health.

Brian Consiglio-U. Missouri • futurity
Jan. 23, 2025 ~4 min

Brain chemicals get busy when you process the emotion of words

A new study represents a first-of-its-kind exploration of how neurotransmitters process the emotional content of language.

John Pastor - Virginia Tech • futurity
Jan. 21, 2025 ~7 min


Study challenges ideas about brain health risks for older adults

New research suggests that the relationship among blood pressure, vascular health, and brain aging is more complex than previously thought.

UC Irvine • futurity
Jan. 21, 2025 ~5 min

Common sleeping pill may pave way for disorders like Alzheimer’s

A new study holds a warning for people who use a commonly prescribed sleep aid. It may set the stage for disorders like Alzheimer's.

Mark Michaud-U. Rochester • futurity
Jan. 9, 2025 ~6 min

How alcohol use disrupts the brain’s ability to adapt

New findings suggest possible strategies to address cognitive impairments linked to alcohol use disorder, researchers say.

Texas A&M University • futurity
Jan. 3, 2025 ~5 min

Electronic tattoo decodes brainwaves

New e-tattoos can serve as the sensors for electroencephalography (EEG), a medical test that measures the brain's electrical activity.

UT Austin • futurity
Jan. 3, 2025 ~6 min

Longer hockey careers boost CTE risk

"Ice hockey players with longer careers not only were more likely to have CTE, but they also had more severe disease."

Boston University • futurity
Dec. 10, 2024 ~6 min

Can you get sleep’s brain benefits without actually sleeping?

New research could potentially change our fundamental understanding of how sleep boosts brainpower.

Alexandra Becker - Rice U. • futurity
Nov. 25, 2024 ~7 min


Hidden brain patterns could help spot early signs of schizophrenia

"This discovery brings us closer to identifying a potential brain-based biomarker for schizophrenia..."

Noelle Toumey Reetz-Georgia State • futurity
Nov. 22, 2024 ~6 min

Satellite and brain data show environmental impacts on young brains

A new study aims to identify how environmental factors can affect mental health, cognition, and brain development in young people.

Noelle Toumey Reetz-Georgia State • futurity
Nov. 15, 2024 ~6 min

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