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Auch! Repeated head trauma changes brain chemistry in former football players

Auch! Repeated head trauma changes brain chemistry in former football players

What happens in the brain after years of football tackles? Spoiler: it’s not just about concussions. Even without knockouts or dramatic injuries, decades after having left college, the brain may be quietly keeping score. A new study sampled cerebrospinal fluid of former American football players, looking for changes in

New imaging technique detects changes in athletes with recurrent head trauma "at work"

New imaging technique detects changes in athletes with recurrent head trauma "at work"

Concussions are common among athletes. Even after symptoms like headaches and nausea fade, some brain functions may not bounce back as quickly. One area that seems to take longer to heal is dual task performance—doing a mental task and a physical one at the same time. While athletes often

How gaming changes the structure of the brain

How gaming changes the structure of the brain

Our kids spend time gaming - and admitted - the parents really enjoy gaming too. The hyper-focus and complete forgetting of the world, the stimulus, and the problem solving is all great entertainment. While gaming has been criticized for being addictive and increasing aggression, it has cognitive benefits too -

Can neurostimulation boost endurance? Sry, there is still no easy way to get into shape

Can neurostimulation boost endurance? Sry, there is still no easy way to get into shape

Exploring the limits of human endurance has inspired innovative research into brain stimulation techniques. Transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS, is a non-invasive method where low-intensity electrical currents are applied to the scalp to influence brain activity. It has shown promise in enhancing exercise performance in strength and cycling studies,

Aging, exercise, and the brain’s blood supply

Aging, exercise, and the brain’s blood supply

As we age, the brain's blood flow tends to slow down, and the time it takes blood to travel through brain arteries increases. These changes can negatively impact brain health and cognitive abilities. Exercise is known to support overall brain health, but its specific effects on brain blood

Dance like nobody’s watching - because It’s good for you (warning - not really that neurosciency)

Dance like nobody’s watching - because It’s good for you (warning - not really that neurosciency)

Who knew your solo kitchen dance parties, while cooking, could double as exercise? A study looked at the fitness benefits of free form solo dancing. It showed that adults, even pretty old ones, can groove their way to better health. The Study Participants ages 18 - 83, with varying levels

Helmet or hospital? How headgear cuts the risk for cyclists

Helmet or hospital? How headgear cuts the risk for cyclists

Head injuries are a significant risk for cyclists around the world. Cyclists are especially vulnerable on the road, lacking the protective barriers found in motor vehicles. Authorities have been promoting cycling for commuting and recreation by launching campaigns to increase bike use and building bicycle-friendly infrastructure to make cycling safer