Studies

When it comes to aging well, diet, physical movement and social interaction may get most of the attention – but researchers are increasingly finding there's more to the story. A study of people living in Sardinia, Italy – one of the world's so-called Blue Zones, where people may be more likely to celebrate their 100th birthday –…
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In the quiet theatre of the sleeping brain, a nightly performance unfolds where the day's experiences are sorted, filed and solidified into lasting memories. For decades, neuroscientists have studied the electrical brainwaves that facilitate this process. Now, a groundbreaking study has identified a surprising, fundamental conductor of…
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The study we refer to in this article is entitled Significantly increased incidence of heart failure and arrhythmia in municipalities with significant expansion of wind energy. Background to the study Earlier experimental work by the Mainz team had already shown this in isolated human heart muscle tissue: Infrasound leads to a…
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Why this discovery matters A February 2026 study published in Neurology has revealed that a lifetime habit of reading, writing and learning delays Alzheimer's disease by five years and mild cognitive impairment by seven years, outcomes that no pharmaceutical treatment has achieved despite billions of dollars in research investment.…
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A quiet revolution is occurring in neuroscience, and it does not require a prescription, a co-pay or a smartphone app. It requires only that you step outside. A scoping review of 108 peer-reviewed brain-imaging studies, published in Neuroscience & Biobehavioural Reviews, offers one of the most comprehensive neurological…
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A root used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for over a millennium is now drawing scrutiny from hair loss researchers, following a review published in the Journal of Holistic Integrative Pharmacy that argues its effects may be broader than anything currently on the market. Androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern hair…
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New research published in Frontiers in Nutrition has found that tart cherry supplementation modifies the protein profile of skeletal muscle in recreationally active young men following exercise-induced muscle damage. The study, conducted on 34 healthy participants, examined cellular-level changes rather than focusing solely on…
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Laughter and play are fundamental to healthy brain growth, emotional well-being and social bonding, according to Jacqueline Harding, Ph.D., an early childhood expert at Middlesex University in London. In her book The Brain That Loves to Laugh, Harding argues that joy is a complex biological phenomenon that helps children navigate…
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A new study from researchers at Hirosaki University in Japan found that lower levels of vitamin C in the blood were associated with measurably less brain tissue and altered structural network patterns in a sample of 2,044 older adults, according to findings published June 10, 2026 in PLOS ONE. Participants, with a median age of 69,…
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Researchers have identified a mechanical link between abdominal muscle contractions and brain waste clearance, suggesting that simple movements such as walking may help the brain clean itself. The findings, reported in Nature Neuroscience, propose that each contraction of the abdominal muscles during movement creates a hydraulic effect…
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