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… more about why. The team focused its studies on the hippocampus. This brain area is vital for forming memories. Inside the brain are billions of brain cells called neurons. Neurons send … Dr. Maura Dupont of Columbia University, who led the study. More research is needed to better understand the links between new neurons, memory, and mental health.   …

… your cognitive health—the ability to clearly think, learn, and remember—is important for your overall well-being. Many things influence cognitive health. Your genes, lifestyle, and … as you age. “Cognitive activity, physical activity, and social engagement are associated with better cognitive functioning in older adulthood,” Boyle explains. Managing your health conditions …

… goals even harder. Eating too much of them may lead to weight gain and increase your risk for certain diseases, like cancer, diabetes, and obesity. … What Are Ultra-Processed Foods? … … and it doesn’t take much time or effort or skill to prepare them.” Hall hopes that a better understanding of what’s causing increased calorie consumption can help guide how such …

… a few weeks to months. But some people’s symptoms continue long afterward. Researchers want to better understand why some people’s brains don’t heal after a concussion. This condition is … conditions, like depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A research team looked for ways to predict who will have long-term problems after a brain injury. They examined blood …

… personalized vaccines. To do this, they used mRNA—the same approach used to make vaccines for COVID-19. The researchers took tumor samples from 19 volunteers who had their pancreatic … vaccine could enlist the immune system to fight pancreatic cancer—which urgently needs better treatments,” says study lead Dr. Vinod Balachandran of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer …

… David of Duke University, who co-led the study. “This study helps fill that gap so we can better connect diet to health.” …

… rewards from regular physical activity. As you get older, reduced mobility can raise the risk for disease, disability, and even death. Regular physical activity offers known health benefits … disability by 18% compared to the education group. Physical activity participants were better able to maintain their ability to walk without assistance for about a quarter of a mile. …

… disease, the most common cause of dementia. Although age is the greatest risk factor for dementia, it isn’t a normal part of aging. Some people live into their 90s and beyond with no … no studies have shown that clearing the brain of amyloid protein can actually translate into improved symptoms.” Different types of drugs are being used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s dementia, and certain other forms of dementia. These medications may improve symptoms, but none can halt or reverse progressive damage to the brain. “In contrast, if …

… from pregnancy have been rising in the U.S. in recent years. Knowing the symptoms to look out for and getting care quickly can help keep both mothers and their babies safe. … Warning Signs … … you can look for resources at HealthCare.gov (HHS) . Catov’s team is testing programs to improve mothers’ health in the year after birth. They’re looking for ways to manage high blood … training in how to measure and manage their blood pressure. The study will show if the program improves women’s blood pressure a year after giving birth. “If we can help them get back on track …

… and gentle coughs. A week or two later, a severe coughing phase begins. This phase can last for many weeks. “Pertussis is sometimes called the 100-day cough. The illness can last that … vaccine is given as part of a combination vaccine. The one given to babies is called DTaP, for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. The booster shot for older children and adults is called … fades more quickly than the original whole-cell vaccine. Researchers are looking for ways to improve the current vaccine. But, Edwards says, “when the current vaccines are given as …