Alzheimer’s disease begins when plaques of the protein amyloid beta build up in the brain. After years of amyloid accumulation, a second brain protein, tau, begins to form tangles that are toxic to neurons. People with Alzheimer’s begin to experience cognitive symptoms, such as memory loss, around the time tau involvement is detectable. The brain […]
Migraine and Cluster Headache: The Role of the Circadian Rhythm
Both cluster headaches and migraines have strong connections to the circadian system, the internal clock that regulates body processes, according to a meta-analysis published March 29, 2023 in the online edition of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Cluster Headache More Severe in Women Cluster headache is a rare headache disorder, […]
Schizophrenia Increases the Risk of Dementia: The Role of the 12-Hour Rhythm
Schizophrenia and other related psychotic disorders are serious illnesses associated with symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions and social withdrawal. Many people also suffer from cognitive and functional impairments. Patients with schizophrenia are known to have disturbances in various types of 24-hour body rhythms, including sleep-wake cycles, hormone levels, and gene activity in the brain’s […]
Generation of New Neurons in the Brain As a Strategy Against Neurodegenerative Diseases
Some areas of the adult brain contain dormant or dormant neural stem cells that can potentially be reactivated to form new neurons. However, the transition from quiescence to proliferation is still poorly understood. A team led by scientists from the Universities of Geneva (UNIGE) and Lausanne (UNIL) has discovered the importance of cellular metabolism in […]
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease can Damage the Brain
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease worldwide, sometimes with life-threatening consequences. It affects approximately 25 percent of the population and more than 80 percent of those people who are considered morbidly obese. In a study examining the link between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and brain dysfunction, researchers from the […]
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