Brain damage

A component found in a vegetable we all eat reduced brain function decline by 50%

A new study has found that regular consumption of food rich in a unique antioxidant was linked to a decreased risk of cognitive impairment and better memory preservation in older age.

People who ate more than two servings of mushrooms per week displayed a risk approximately 50 percent lower for mild cognitive impairment compared to people who barely ate mushrooms
Even a small daily addition of these foods could cause dementia

Even a small daily addition of these foods could cause dementia

IDF soldiers operate in Beit Hanun.

Losing the PTSD war: Israeli soldiers are dying off the battlefield

 An Israeli soldier wounded in the ground invasion in Gaza, is brought to Shaarei Tzedek hospital in Jerusalem, December 29, 2023.

Moved 'like a sack of potatoes': Mothers of soldiers slam hospitals for medical neglect


Sleep habits of dogs and humans with dementia have striking similarities - study

Much like their human companions, dogs with dementia or Alzheimer's disease have a hard time sleeping without disruption.

 Napping dog

Scientists identify mind-body nexus in human brain

They identified a previously unknown system within the motor cortex manifested in multiple nodes that are located in between areas of the brain already known to be responsible for movement

From the 1543 book in the collection in National Institute of Medicine. Andreas Vesalius' Fabrica, showing the Base Of The Brain, including the cerebellum, olfactory bulbs, optic nerve

This Alzheimer's drug was called a 'breakthrough,' so why did 3 people die?

Lecanemab was hailed by headlines as a breakthrough treatment for Alzheimer's. Now, with the death of a third patient, there are concerns about this medication.

 Alzheimer's disease (illustrative).

Elite soccer players 1.5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer's -study

A new study aimed to determine the risk of neurodegenerative disease among male players in the top Swedish soccer division Allsvenskan compared to the general population.

Djurgarden's Jonathan Ring in action with Sirius' Karl Larson - Allsvenskan - IK Sirius v Djurgardens IF - Uppsala, Sweden, June 14, 2020

Stressed a lot? It may increase your risk of Alzheimer's

Permanent anxiety and stress can have all kinds of negative effects on the brain and even increase the risk of getting Alzheimer's.

Anxiety (illustrative).

Skull found in Turkey with neat hole may have been the work of mystics

Trepanation, a procedure which involves drilling a hole into the patient's skull, is one of the oldest known surgical procedures in human history.

 Trepanated skull of a woman-Tumb 3 Corseaux-En Seyton-on display 6, Cantonal Museum of Archeology and History.

Does the human brain know when something sounds wrong?

Our brains are capable of distinguishing noises that are natural, compared to those that are perhaps a bit off-key.

 Car door

Brain tumors: What early signs should you look out for?

Brain tumors sound scary and unfortunately, in most cases, they are a surprise. Here are symptoms that could serve as warning signs.

 Headache touching forehead

Brain-eating amoeba likely killed child in Nebraska

Further tests are being conducted to confirm that the amoeba involved was, in fact, Naegleria Fowleri. 

 Naegleria fowleri, also known as the "brain-eating" amoeba

Man dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba in northern Israel

Only around 400 cases of the disease have been diagnosed worldwide with a 98.5% mortality rate.

 Naegleria fowleri, also known as the "brain-eating" amoeba