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Technology and Brain Health

Finalists named in global health technology competition to advance heart and brain health

Finalists named in global health technology competition to advance heart and brain health
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5 contenders will present their innovative solutions live during the American Heart Association’s 2025 Scientific Sessions in New Orleans

DALLAS, Nov. 4, 2025 – Health care innovation often outpaces adoption — especially for people with heart disease and stroke, the

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Nutrition for Brain Health

Scientists question caffeine’s power to shield the brain from junk food

Scientists question caffeine’s power to shield the brain from junk food
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A recent study provides evidence that while a diet high in fat and sugar is associated with memory impairment, habitual caffeine consumption is unlikely to offer protection against these negative effects. These findings, which come from two related experiments, help

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Mental Health and Brain Health

Babies’ gut bacteria could play a role in programming brain circuits tied to emotional health

Babies’ gut bacteria could play a role in programming brain circuits tied to emotional health
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A child’s early gut microbiome may influence their risk of developing depression, anxiety or other internalizing symptoms in middle childhood, according to a new UCLA Health study. The effect appears to be related to the way bacteria are linked to

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Nutrition for Brain Health

From Vitamin B12 to Folate: Scientist shares 8 essential nutrients to support brain longevity

From Vitamin B12 to Folate: Scientist shares 8 essential nutrients to support brain longevity
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From Vitamin B12 to Folate: Scientist shares 8 essential nutrients to support brain longevity

Brain aging doesn’t just begin in old age. A 2024 study published in ScienceDirect suggests that it often starts much earlier, often in the 40s or 50s. The research explains that midlife is a critical turning point when the brain

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Technology and Brain Health

Antidepressant Fluoxetine Reshapes Brain To Aid Recovery

Antidepressant Fluoxetine Reshapes Brain To Aid Recovery
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For decades, antidepressants such as fluoxetine – widely known under the brand name ProzacTM – have been prescribed to millions of people worldwide. These medications are thought to work mainly by increasing the availability of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that

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Nutrition for Brain Health

How Protein Supports Brain Health and How to Get the Benefits

How Protein Supports Brain Health and How to Get the Benefits
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  • Protein contains amino acids, which support tissue repair and growth and help coordinate cell communication. This makes protein an essential nutrient.
  • Some research suggests that having a moderate to high protein intake may help reduce mental health symptoms and protect
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Technology and Brain Health

Online brain training reverses 10 years of aging in memory and learning

Online brain training reverses 10 years of aging in memory and learning
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A clinical trial led by McGill University has become the first in humans to demonstrate that online brain training can strengthen the brain networks responsible for learning and memory.

After 10 weeks of using the game-like app BrainHQ, older adults

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Nutrition for Brain Health

9 Vitamins and Supplements To Boost Your Brain and Memory

9 Vitamins and Supplements To Boost Your Brain and Memory
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As your most vital organ, your brain drives everything from memory and focus to mood and learning. Certain vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats help your brain perform at its best by keeping your nerves working properly, protecting brain cells from

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Mental Health and Brain Health

Momentum for brain and mental health across continents

Momentum for brain and mental health across continents
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Dear Colleagues and Friends,

This past quarter has been both energising and inspiring for the Brain and Mind Institute (BMI). Across Africa and South Asia, we have seen encouraging progress. Stronger partnerships, new initiatives and growing momentum for brain and

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