An estimated two billion people around the world have the parasite Toxoplasma gondii (often transmitted through cat feces) in their brains. A new collaborative study suggests that may be more harmful than previously believed. In the study, researchers from 16 institutions found that the parasite might increase risk of epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s.
A new analysis conducted by researchers at the University of Southern California highlights an alarming issue: cases of “mild cognitive impairment” (MCI), often a precursor to dementia, are dramatically underdiagnosed…
Did you know we spend somewhere between 3% and 8% of our waking hours blinking our eyes? A new study from researchers at the University of Rochester, New York, show…
Recent research suggests that focusing attention on your body and its sensations can be a boon for mental health. Whether it’s tuning in to the smell and taste of a…