Researchers Think That Environmental Pollutants are a Significant Cause of Neurodegeneration
Summary: Neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s have increased significantly in the last few decades. Researchers think this rise cannot be explained solely based on genetics or population aging. It appears that environmental pollutants are playing a significant role in the rise of neurodegenerative disorders. Humans are now being regularly exposed to 80,000 chemicals, and […]
LONG-TERM MOLECULAR CHANGES IN THE BRAIN EXPLAIN SUSCEPTIBILITY OR RESILIENCE TO A TRAUMATIC EVENT
PTSD is a chronic mental health disorder. However, science still does not understand why some people are susceptible to the condition. Understanding why some develop PTSD when exposed to stress and others remain resilient may help develop better treatments. In the new study in mice, researchers found that mice susceptible to PTSD seem to have […]
HIGHER OMEGA-3 INTAKE, PARTICULARLY HIGH DHA INTAKE ASSOCIATED WITH GREATER ATTENTION IN ADOLESCENTS
Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid. However, dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids is low globally. Among these fatty acids, DHA and ALA are especially known to be suitable for brain development. A new study found that people with a better ability to sustain attention also had higher DHA levels in the red blood cells, […]