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Looking after the multitudes of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms living in our guts could help us think better and even offer new ways of treating mental health conditions

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Slice your finger with a kitchen knife, get bitten by a bug, or catch the flu, and you’ll soon experience the side effects of inflammation—the immune system’s powerful mechanism for healing damaged tissue and battling invading germs. You may notice swelling, redness, or pain from the bite or cut, or develop a fever and fatigue. These are…

Microbiome Brain aging may be detected decades before symptoms appear, with links to gut health UCLA study finds ‘brain aging index’ ties early signs of brain aging to thinking skills, depression and gut biology Credit: iStockPhoto

A new study set out to answer a question that has puzzled scientists for years: can the bacteria living in our gut alter the chemistry of the human brain?

“My research suggests that certain types of brainwaves and dreams may reflect or influence the health of our brains, the speed at which our bodies age, and how long we will live,” said Dr Abidemi Otaiku (Department of Brain Sciences and UK Dementia Research Institute Care Research & Technology, and Guarantors of Brain 2025 Fellow)

Farah Lubin, Ph.D., shares expert tips to boost learning and memory this school year.As summer comes to an end, students and parents are preparing to succeed during the upcoming school year. 

Millions of Americans struggle to get a good night’s sleep, but according to a cognitive neuroscientist who recently spoke with Newsweek, the problem may run deeper than a poor bedtime routine

Sleep is something most of us take for granted. However, increasing research indicates that it significantly improves a range of conditions. Whilst many people may understand that sleep can broadly improve mood and stress, it is increasingly understood that ‘sleep hygiene’ can significantly address brain health

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