Month: November 2022

Balancing Sleep for Brain Health: The Curious Case of Chinese Elderly

Just like trying to find the perfect balance on a seesaw, sleep duration can have a profound impact on cognitive function among older adults in China. A new study delves into the relationship between sleep duration and cognitive impairment in the Chinese elderly population. The findings reveal a fascinating U-shaped pattern, suggesting that both short […]

Published on November 17, 2022

Unbalanced Copper in ALS: The Metal Connection in the Brain Fluid!

Imagine the brain as a delicate machine that requires specific metals to function properly. In a study investigating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), researchers explored the potential association between metal levels in the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) and ALS risks. Using a sophisticated technique called inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), they measured the concentrations of […]

Published on November 17, 2022

Are Aging Muscles Losing Their Imagination?

Imagine your brain as a lively storyteller, weaving tales of movement and coordination. But what happens when that storyteller starts to age? This study dives into the effects of advanced aging on implicit motor imagery and its relationship with physical motor performance. Like a jigsaw puzzle, the researchers compared mental rotation tasks involving letters, hands, […]

Published on November 17, 2022