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Think of physical activity as a shield that protects the intricate wiring of the brain. In this study, researchers investigated whether being physically active could help preserve the integrity of white matter in individuals experiencing aging or prodromal to mild Alzheimer’s disease with vascular comorbidity. They recruited a total of 213 participants who were classified […]
Imagine deep brain stimulation as a mystical ballet, where the dancers (electrodes) perform different moves and rhythms to influence the entire performance (neuronal firing and network effects). Conventional high-frequency stimulation is like a steady waltz, but emerging alternative patterns offer exciting possibilities. These patterns include theta-frequencies, variable frequencies, coordinated reset stimulation, and more. Scientists are […]
Imagine your brain is a bustling city, with different districts connected by highways. Just like neighborhoods in a city, the hippocampus – a region of the brain associated with memory and spatial navigation – has different subdivisions. In this study, scientists wanted to understand how these subdivisions were affected in people with both subjective cognitive […]
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