Month: January 2023

Getting Fit: How Exercise Helps Brain Function in Alzheimer’s Models

Imagine your brain as a city, with buildings representing cognitive function and bustling streets symbolizing synaptic plasticity. In Alzheimer’s disease (AD), this city loses its vitality as cognitive decline sets in. However, a systematic review and meta-analysis explored the effects of exercise on AD animal models, aiming to bring life back to the city. The […]

Published on January 10, 2023

Microglial autophagy in Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease

Just like a gardener removing weeds to keep the garden healthy, microglial autophagy plays a crucial role in maintaining the well-being of our brains. In diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, where neurons gradually wither away, microglial autophagy goes haywire, contributing to the progression of these debilitating conditions. This interesting review delves into the intricacies of […]

Published on January 10, 2023

Unlocking the Brain: Non-Invasive Stimulation and Parkinson’s Patients

Imagine your brain is a jigsaw puzzle, and NIBS is the tool that helps you fit the pieces together. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis explored how non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can improve walking and balance ability in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients. By […]

Published on January 10, 2023