Month: April 2023

The Smartwatch Solution for Parkinson’s Disease Management

Parkinson’s disease is a complex condition that affects countless individuals worldwide, presenting unique challenges in diagnosis and management. Similar to how a handy GPS keeps us on track during a journey, wrist-worn smartwatches have emerged as an exciting tool in the Parkinson’s research field. By providing long-term monitoring of daily activities, these devices offer valuable […]

Published on April 12, 2023

Imbalanced Excitation and Inhibition Disrupts Neural Activity

Just like a symphony, the brain relies on a delicate balance between excitatory and inhibitory neurons. This harmony, known as the excitation/inhibition (E/I) balance, is crucial for proper brain function. However, when this balance is disrupted, the consequences can be far-reaching. In this study, scientists investigated the effects of an imbalanced E/I ratio on neural […]

Published on April 12, 2023

Ginseng’s Impact on Cognitive Decline in Older Adults Revealed

Imagine your brain is a library, and ginseng is the energetic librarian keeping all the memories organized. A recent study investigated the relationship between ginseng intake and Alzheimer’s disease (AD)-specific cognition in older adults. Specifically, researchers wanted to see how ginseng affected delayed episodic memory, which is one of the earliest cognitive changes associated with […]

Published on April 12, 2023