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Would you reduce screen time if it accelerated aging? Then you wanna read this ...

Would you reduce screen time if it accelerated aging? Then you wanna read this ...

Inside every human cell, our chromosomes are protected by tiny caps called telomeres. These structures shorten with age, which inevitably leads to DNA damage, cell death, and the breakdown of tissues over time. Scientists have found that the length of telomeres in white blood cells can serve as a marker

The science of loneliness

The science of loneliness

Loneliness is an issue that has received significant attention from both media and public health campaigns. Recent research suggests that well-meaning efforts to raise awareness about loneliness may worsen the problem. Specifically, these campaigns might shape how people think about being alone in ways that fuel loneliness rather than ease

Space & Brain special Day 3: Is there gender equality on Mars?

Space & Brain special Day 3: Is there gender equality on Mars?

Space travel presents a range of challenges to the human brain, and sex and gender do play roles in how individuals respond to cosmic voyages. The human brain (on Earth) shows key differences between men and women in structure, neuron development, and chemical pathways, which may affect how astronauts cope

Space & Brain special Day 1: Brain health in space - stress and inflammation.

Space & Brain special Day 1: Brain health in space - stress and inflammation.

Spaceflight poses a wide range of brain health challenges for astronauts, extending far beyond the obvious dangers of venturing into space - to advance human exploration (Thx!). The effects on the central nervous system of being that far away from home are profound, leading to changes in brain function and

Neurodevelopment's dark side: brain cell cannibalism

Neurodevelopment's dark side: brain cell cannibalism

Microglia, the brain's immune cells, are essential for shaping neural circuits by clearing away excess neurons and cellular debris during brain development. Now, new research reveals that microglia not only consume dead or dying neurons but also cannibalize other microglia. This self-devouring cycle results in a form of

Ayurveda and brain health. Are herbs our natural allies against inflammation?

Ayurveda and brain health. Are herbs our natural allies against inflammation?

Chronic neuroinflammation is increasingly seen as a central player in many brain diseases, from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's to autoimmune and metabolic brain disorders. When the immune system in the brain goes into frenzy and fails to shut down properly, it sets off a chain reaction that

Fecal transplant as painkiller? Gut microbiota and fibromyalgia part II

Fecal transplant as painkiller? Gut microbiota and fibromyalgia part II

The bacteria living in our intestines, collectively known as the gut microbiota, may play a role in fibromyalgia, a chronic condition marked by widespread pain, fatigue, and often digestive or mood issues. Scientists have found that the gut microbiota in people with fibromyalgia differs from that of healthy individuals, and