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    Elevated gliosis index in brain after acute COVID-19 infection linked to depressive and or cognitive symptoms: JAMA

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    Canada: A case-control study revealed higher translocator protein distribution volume (TSPO VT), an index of gliosis, in COVID-DC (COVID-19 with persistent depressive and cognitive symptoms) patients. The study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, showed elevation of TSPO VT in 20 patients with persistent depressive and cognitive symptoms after initially mild to moderate COVID-19 infection, compared with […] More

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    Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury More prone to Experience TMJ Dysfunction

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    Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury More prone to Experience TMJ Dysfunction suggests a new study published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of temporomandibular joint dysfunction and related factors in patients with traumatic brain injury. A total of 60 participants, 30 patients with traumatic brain […] More

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    Mind-body connection is built into brain: Study

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    Calm body, calm mind, say the practitioners of mindfulness. A new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates that the idea that the body and mind are inextricably intertwined is more than just an abstraction. The study shows that parts of the brain area that control movement are plugged […] More

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    Kombucha, Kimchi, Kefir: Best Fermented Foods For Your Brain

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    The food you eat can have a large impact on your mental health. While certain foods can have negative effects on the brain, others can improve your cognitive abilities. Research has shown that fermented foods like kombucha, kimchi and kefir, are good for the brain. How do fermented foods benefit the brain? Fermented foods contain […] More

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    Long Covid smell loss linked to changes in brain

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    Olfactory impairments and anosmia from COVID-19 infection typically resolve within 2–4 weeks, although in some cases, symptoms persist longer. UCL researchers have found in a new research that People living with long Covid who suffer from loss of smell show different patterns of activity in certain regions of the brain. The research used MRI scanning […] More

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    Brain connections involved in epileptic seizures identified

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    There are 500,000 people in the UK with epilepsy and 50 million people have the condition worldwide. But one in three cannot control their epilepsy with medication. Researchers at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology have discovered a network of connections in the brain linked to seizures in people with epilepsy. The team believe […] More

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    Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease: What is It, Advantages, Side Effects And More

    Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease: What is It, Advantages, Side Effects And More

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    Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a chronic and debilitating disease that can cause tremors, stiffness, slowness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can severely affect a person’s quality of life and ability to carry out daily activities. We spoke to […] More

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    World Parkinson’s Disease Day: All you need to about this brain disorder

    World Parkinson’s Disease Day: All you need to about this brain disorder

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    World Parkinson’s Day is observed on April 11 every year. Parkinson disease is a degenerative condition of the brain associated with motor symptoms (slow movement, tremor, rigidity and imbalance) and other complications including cognitive impairment, mental health disorders, sleep disorders and pain and sensory disturbances. According to WHO, disability and death due to PD are […] More

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