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What causes numbness in the thigh?

What causes numbness in the thigh?

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Could drinking tea boost brain connectivity?

Could drinking tea boost brain connectivity?

A recent small scale study looks for differences in connectivity in the brains of people who drink tea regularly and those who rarely drink tea. The findings seem encouraging, but much more work is needed. Does drinking tea regularly boost the brain? Spending just a few moments searching the internet for the health benefits of […]

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Physical fitness linked to better brain function

Physical fitness linked to better brain function

The largest and most detailed study of its type concludes that there are links between physical fitness and improved cognitive performance. The researchers also show that this boost in mental powers is associated with white matter integrity. A new study tests the theory that a fit body goes with a fit mind. Over recent years, […]

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Does poor oral health impact brain function?

Does poor oral health impact brain function?

Perceived stress may detrimentally impact oral health which, in turn, may lead to cognitive decline among specific elderly communities, according to two new studies. New research finds connections between oral health in older adults and cognitive function. Oral health can be a surprisingly good indicator of a person’s well-being. Not only can oral diseases reduce […]

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Migraine may raise dementia, Alzheimer’s risk

Migraine may raise dementia, Alzheimer’s risk

New research examines the associations between migraine and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as related forms of dementia. The study finds that migraine is “a significant risk factor” for Alzheimer’s and all‐cause dementia. Could a history of migraine increase dementia risk? New research suggests so. According to the American Migraine Association, about 36 million people of […]

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Curiosities of medical history: Trepanation

Curiosities of medical history: Trepanation

Neurosurgery as we know it today only started to develop in the late 19th century. However, interventions that required drilling a hole in the skull, now known as “trepanation,” are much older. When did humans first perform these procedures, and why? Why did our ancestors drill holes into the skull?Image credit: Wellcome Collection The term […]

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Scientists identify genetic components of left-handedness

Scientists identify genetic components of left-handedness

For the first time, scientists have pinpointed regions of human DNA that closely relate to whether people are right- or left-handed. They also linked these regions to language-related features in the brain. New research pinpoints the genes associated with left-handedness. Previously, scientists knew that genes were responsible for around 25% of handedness. However, before the […]

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How selective breeding has altered dogs’ behavior

How selective breeding has altered dogs’ behavior

For centuries, humans have bred dogs for specific traits or behaviors, developing breeds with a wide array of “specializations,” from companionship to herding or scent hunting. A new study shows that this selectiveness has led to distinctive dog breeds with distinctive brains. Breeding dogs for different purposes has led to significant differences, not just in […]

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What to know about post-concussion syndrome

What to know about post-concussion syndrome

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