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health-and-science2 years ago•3 min saved

"Link Found Between Loneliness and Reduced Gray Matter in Men's Brains"

A study using UK Biobank data found that loneliness is associated with reduced gray matter volume in specific brain regions, particularly in men with major depressive disorder. The research suggests a link between loneliness and structural brain changes, highlighting the potential impact of social engagement on brain health in middle-aged men vulnerable to depression. However, the study's cross-sectional design leaves the long-term relationship between brain structure and loneliness unclear, and further research is needed to determine causality between loneliness, major depressive disorder, and observed brain changes.

via PsyPost|

#brain-health #gray-matter-volume #health-and-science

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Study Reveals Alarming Link Between Teen Smoking and Impaired Brain Development

A new study published in Nature Communications has found that gray matter volume in the brain is linked to a desire to smoke during adolescence and affects the strength of nicotine addiction. Researchers analyzed brain imaging and self-reported smoking habits from over 800 young people and found that those who started smoking by age 14 had significantly less gray matter volume in the left and right frontal lobes. The findings suggest a potential link between brain development and smoking initiation, which could help in developing interventions to reduce teen smoking rates. However, further research is needed to establish a cause-and-effect relationship and understand the neurological variations across different populations.

via The Daily Beast|

#brain-development #gray-matter-volume #health

health2 years ago•5 min saved

The Link Between Blood Sugar and Depression Risk in Diabetes

Fluctuations in blood sugar levels have been identified as a risk factor for depression, and researchers from Sun Yat-sen University have found that reduced gray matter volume in the brain may mediate this link. Using data from over 500,000 participants, the study revealed a significant correlation between elevated blood sugar levels, reduced gray matter volume, and depression. The association was strongest in individuals with prediabetes, particularly those aged 60 or older. The findings suggest that blood sugar levels may play a role in brain health and mental well-being, especially in older individuals, highlighting the potential risks to neurological health in the future. Further research is needed to explore the impact of lifestyle changes and fasting on type 2 diabetes and gray matter volume, as well as to understand the connection between diabetes and depression.

via Medical News Today|

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health2 years ago•4 min saved

Liver Fibrosis Linked to Cognitive Decline and Reduced Brain Volume

Liver fibrosis, a scarring of liver tissue that occurs in many chronic liver diseases, is associated with reduced cognitive ability and reduced brain volume in certain regions of the brain, according to a study by Yale researchers. The study used data from the UK Biobank and found that inflammation may contribute to the link between liver fibrosis, cognition, and brain structure. The findings highlight the need for early surveillance of liver disease and suggest that preventing liver disease may help delay the progression of diseases like dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

via Medical Xpress|

#brain-health #cognitive-ability #gray-matter-volume

neuroscience2 years ago•4 min saved

Autism Language Deficits Linked to Gray Matter Volume.

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who have language impairment show lower gray matter volume and greater gyrification in the temporal and frontal lobes of the cerebral cortex, which are crucial for language function. The study’s findings could help design specialized education programs for children with autism by understanding the structural characteristics that contribute to behavioral deficits. Researchers found language impairment in children with ASD to be associated with a lower volume of gray matter and greater gyrification in the temporal and frontal lobes of the cerebral cortex.

via Neuroscience News|

#autism-spectrum-disorder #cerebral-cortex #gray-matter-volume