Tag: Brain Health
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MRI Measures of Glymphatic Activity May Enhance Noninvasive Intracranial Hypertension Diagnosis
New Insights into the Brain’s Waste-Disposal System Researchers from Mass General Brigham have uncovered a link between intracranial pressure and the brain’s glymphatic system—a recently understood network responsible for circulating cerebrospinal fluid and clearing waste from neural tissue. While the glymphatic system was only characterized in the last decade, mounting evidence suggests its function is…
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Glymphatic System Insights: How Intracranial Pressure May Improve Diagnosis
New clues about the brain’s waste removal system Researchers from Mass General Brigham have uncovered evidence that the brain’s glymphatic system—the brain’s cleaning crew that clears waste and maintains fluid balance—responds to changes in intracranial pressure. This discovery could open new avenues for diagnosing neurological conditions by revealing how pressure dynamics influence waste clearance in…
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Two Minutes of Light Exercise Can Offset Brain Effects of Prolonged Sitting
Prolonged Sitting and Its Hidden Brain Costs Most of us know that sitting for long stretches can leave our bodies stiff and our joints sore. But emerging research adds another dimension to the health risks of extended sedentary time: the brain. When we sit for hours on end, blood flow to the brain can dip,…
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Two Minutes of Light Exercise Can Offset Brain Damage from Prolonged Sitting
Prolonged sitting harms more than just posture We’ve long known that sitting for long stretches can stiffen muscles, fatigue the back, and reduce overall energy. But recent research suggests the impact goes beyond the hips and spine. When you remain seated for hours, the flow of blood to the brain can decline, which may affect…
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Red Light Therapy: A Promising Shield for Athletes’ Brains Against Repetitive Impacts
Can Red Light Therapy Guard the Brain from Repetitive Impacts? Red light therapy (RLT), also known as photobiomodulation, has gained traction in sports medicine as a potential tool to support recovery and protect brain health. While a growing body of research explores its benefits for tissues like muscle and skin, emerging studies suggest RLT could…
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Red Light Therapy Could Shield Athletes’ Brains From Repetitive Impacts
Understanding the risk: repetitive head impacts in sports From boxing rings to contact sports like football and hockey, athletes routinely endure head impacts that, over time, may contribute to long‑term brain health issues. Conditions once labeled punch‑drunk syndrome or chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) reflect the brain’s vulnerability to repetitive trauma. As research evolves, scientists are…
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What Super-agers Teach Us About Keeping a Sharp Mind as We Age
Understanding the Super-Ager Phenomenon Super-agers are a small group of older adults who defy typical aging by maintaining exceptional cognitive and memory function well into their senior years. They’re not born with a miracle gene; instead, they often follow a set of daily habits and life patterns that support brain health. The CBC Health series…
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What Super-agers Teach Us About Staying Sharp as We Age
Introduction: Lessons from the super-agers Across studies and real-life stories, a group of older adults known as “super-agers” stand out for maintaining remarkable cognitive clarity well into later years. Their experiences offer practical insights into how anyone can support brain health as they age. Below, we break down the habits and choices linked to sharper…
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Super-agers share their secrets to keeping the brain sharp as you age
What it means to be a ‘super-ager’ Many adults worry about cognitive decline as they grow older. Yet a growing group known as “super-agers” are proving that sharp mental function is possible well into later life. They aren’t defined by a single trait but by a combination of habits, routines, and social engagement that help…
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From Awareness to Action: Linus Health Drives the Next Era of Early Brain Health Detection
From Awareness to Action: Linus Health’s Next Era in Brain Health The medical community is witnessing a pivotal shift in how brain health is understood, detected, and acted upon. Linus Health, a trailblazer in neurological care technology, is steering a broader movement from mere awareness of brain health concerns to concrete, early interventions. The company’s…