Tag: Brain

In Aging Cell, researchers have identified a receptor in the brain that appears to be responsible for cognitive problems after surgery, particularly in older people. Surgery can cause cognitive problems Neurological symptoms such as postoperative cognitive dysfunction [1] and postoperative delirium [2] are common after surgery, particularly when the surgery is intensive or the patient...

Neurological researchers, in Aging Cell, have deepened our understanding of the brain, explaining how turning off a dopamine receptor may lead to better memory in older people. Sometimes it's better for the dopamine not to hit With aging comes changes in how the brain processes dopamine [1]. This work focuses on specific dopamine receptors called...

According to a new study, “weekend warriors”, people who have most of their physical activity over one or two days a week, enjoy the most robust risk reduction for several brain health-related conditions [1]. Couch potato, except on weekends Exercise is universally necessary to stay healthy for longer. It is one of the three staples...

For the first time, scientists have shown that the abundance of proteins needed for mitochondrial energy production in human brains is linked to perceived psychosocial experiences [1]. Picking the brains Negative psychosocial experiences have been linked to health problems by numerous studies. However, not enough is known about the concrete mechanisms at play. In this...

In Aging Cell, researchers have published data on a causal link between brain structure changes and age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia). Not just falls and frailty Sarcopenia is a key reason for the loss of independence among older people. Data on the prevalence of this gradual disorder varies by region and measurement, but some data suggests...

Publishing in Aging, a team of researchers has used a rat model to investigate a possible reason why old people are less able to learn new things. A critical receptor BrainThe brain is perhaps the most important organ in the body. While many organs are critical to our survival, the brain contains the self. It...