Month: June 2022

Unlocking the Mystery: How Blood Flow Connects APOE Alleles and Cognition

Imagine your brain is a grand city, with each neighborhood playing a vital role in keeping the city running smoothly. Now picture a road that connects these neighborhoods, allowing important resources to flow between them. In the same way, researchers have discovered that cerebral blood flow (CBF) acts as the essential road linking APOE alleles, […]

Published on June 30, 2022

California May Require Labels on Pot Products to Warn of Mental Health Risks

Like how a powerful sports car can be thrilling to drive but also more dangerous, marijuana use can have mental health risks. A growing body of scientific studies has linked the use of high-potency marijuana to an increased risk of developing psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia. As more states legalize recreational cannabis, it is crucial to […]

Published on June 30, 2022

Study finds women have more brain changes after menopause

In a groundbreaking study, scientists have discovered that the brains of women experience more alterations after menopause compared to their premenopausal counterparts and men of the same age. These changes are detected through a brain biomarker known as white matter hyperintensities. Think of it like a snow-covered landscape—the more snow you see, the more detectable […]

Published on June 29, 2022