Month: April 2022

Lack of Sleep Linked to More Belly Fat: Study

Just like pulling an all-nighter to study for a big exam can result in groggy brain cells, staying up late may also lead to an expanding waistline. A recent study discovered that sleep-deprived individuals have a higher tendency to consume more calories and gain visceral belly fat. It’s as if burning the midnight oil to […]

Published on April 5, 2022

Identifying Mild Alzheimer’s Disease With First 30-Min 11C-PiB PET Scan

Imagine you’re a detective investigating a mysterious case. You have limited time to gather evidence, but you need to crack the case. Well, scientists are like detectives, and they’ve discovered a new tool for detecting early signs of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) using a quick 30-minute PET scan! Instead of relying on lengthy scans and complex […]

Published on April 5, 2022

Unlocking the Mystery: How Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors Affect the Alzheimer’s Brain

Imagine the brain as a complex highway system, with different networks responsible for different functions. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) wreaks havoc on this intricate network, causing cognitive decline. Scientists have been studying how acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs), a type of medication used to treat AD, impact the brain’s resting-state networks (RSNs). In this pilot study, researchers used […]

Published on April 5, 2022