Month: May 2022

Getting off the couch reduces the risk of diabetes and heart disease!

Just as getting up and moving around helps prevent a creaky body, a new study found that reducing sedentary time can help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. In fact, spending just one hour less sitting daily and increasing light physical activity can make a huge difference in preventing these diseases. […]

Published on May 2, 2022

The T-Bar’s Impact on Calcium Concentration and Neurotransmitter Release

In the complex world of synaptic anatomy, understanding the relationship between form and function is a major challenge. Imagine you’re an architect designing a building. The way the structure is designed can impact how people move inside it. Similarly, in neuroscience, the anatomical features of synapses can affect the dynamics of calcium ions and neurotransmitter […]

Published on May 2, 2022

Unraveling the Brain’s Network in Alzheimer’s: A New Approach to Early Detection

Imagine your brain as a complex web of connections, constantly shifting and adapting. Well, scientists have discovered that this intricate network can reveal early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Subjective cognitive decline (SCD), the first stage of Alzheimer’s, has been linked to abnormal dynamics in the brain’s functional networks. In a study, researchers used advanced imaging […]

Published on May 2, 2022