Month: March 2022

Get Moving: Exercise Positively Impacts Mental Health

Just like mixing a strawberry smoothie after a long run, exercising can have a refreshing effect on our mental health. Recent research suggests that engaging in physical activity for just 30 minutes can significantly reduce symptoms of depression for over an hour and boost the benefits of therapy. It’s like giving our brain a burst […]

Published on March 30, 2022

Functional Brain Connections: A Window into Hearing Loss and Cochlear Implants

Imagine the brain as a complex network of highways, with information flowing between different regions to help us hear. When someone has sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), these brain connections might not function properly. But fear not! Scientists have developed a method using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and machine learning to identify SNHL and predict […]

Published on March 30, 2022

Alzheimer’s Disease: An Update and Insights Into Pathophysiology

Imagine Alzheimer’s disease as a complex puzzle. Researchers are tirelessly working to decode the intricate pathways involved in its progression and understand the underlying dysfunctions. One key puzzle piece is the JAK2/STAT3 pathway, which shows elevated protein levels in AD models. But it’s not just neurons that play a role – astrocytes, a type of […]

Published on March 30, 2022