Month: May 2023

Neurodegenerative diseases: from gut-brain axis to brain microbiome

Imagine your body as a team of superheroes. The gut and brain are two of the most powerful heroes, working together to keep you healthy. But what happens when an enemy invades their city? That’s where neurodegenerative diseases come in. These sneaky villains target the communication pathway between the gut and brain, known as the […]

Published on May 19, 2023

Handgrip Strength Asymmetry and Cognitive Function Across Ethnicity

Imagine your hands as superheroes, one dominant and one non-dominant, working together to save the day. In a recent study in rural China, researchers investigated the connection between handgrip strength (HGS) asymmetry and cognitive function across different ethnic groups. They found that there was an inverted U-shaped association between the ratio of maximal non-dominant to […]

Published on May 19, 2023

Cognitive Development as a Piece of the Language Learning Puzzle

Imagine learning to ride a bike as an adult. Sure, you can pedal and steer, but there’s something missing – that effortless grace that kids seem to have. Well, turns out it’s not just about balance and coordination; it’s about how our brains are wired. In the world of language learning, children have a leg […]

Published on May 19, 2023