Mental Health and Brain Health

Menopause linked to grey matter loss in key brain regions

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New findings from the University of Cambridge suggest that menopause is associated with changes in brain structure, along with higher levels of anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. Researchers found reduced grey matter volume in several important brain regions among women …

Nutrition for Brain Health

Ultra-processed food consumption affects structural integrity of feeding-related brain regions independent of and via adiposity

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  • Mental Health and Brain Health

    Working long hours may alter brain regions linked to mental health

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    If you need an excuse to turn off the laptop over the weekend or rein in overtime, scientists have found that working extended hours actually changes parts of the brain linked to emotional regulation, working memory and solving problems. While