Imagine your brain is a complex web of interconnected cities, each representing a different aspect of your cognition. Now, picture a devastating storm that disrupts the highways between these cities, affecting communication and function. That’s similar to what happens in the brains of individuals who experience mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). In a groundbreaking study, […]
Published on May 18, 2022
Just like how lifting weights strengthens your muscles, aerobic exercise training (AT) can do wonders for your brain! As we get older and lead sedentary lifestyles, our cerebrovascular function and cognitive abilities decline. But fear not, because AT is here to save the day! In a study with sedentary, obese, older adults, researchers investigated the […]
Published on May 18, 2022
Imagine your body as a bustling city, full of different cells each playing a unique role. In the case of Parkinson’s disease, this city is under attack by misfolded proteins called α-synuclein. But fear not, for there are specialized warriors known as natural killer (NK) cells that come to the rescue! These NK cells are […]
Published on May 18, 2022