Journalist Sarah Allely was knocked off her bike by a wrong-way driver in 2015. The experience left her with a traumatic brain injury — but also gave her insight into nature’s role in recovery.

Scientists discovered that IL-17, an immune molecule, can trigger either anxiety or increased sociability by acting on different parts of the brain. This reveals an unexpected connection between ...

Journalist Sarah Allely was knocked off her bike by a wrong-way driver in 2015. The experience left her with a traumatic brain injury — but also gave her insight into nature’s role in recovery. Neil ...

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Researchers at Mass General Brigham have linked adverse early life experiences to reduced white matter connectivity across the adolescent brain, which is associated with lower performance on cognitive ...

The result? Life feels muted, muffled, and miserably “meh.” Extended periods of stress have the potential to rewire brain pathways, diminishing pleasure. Anhedonia can manifest in many ways ...

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Diabetes is known to cause many medical issues, from heart disease to vision problems — and now a new study suggests it could also impact memory and other cognitive functions. After observing ...

After observing brain activity and behavior in rodent models, researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) determined that type 2 diabetes can "rewire" the brain in ways similar to ...

These biochemical and neurologic onslaughts result in the rewiring of the brain, an example of neuroplasticity in a maladaptive direction. The most common re-experiencing symptoms involve ...

In a new study, researchers found that type 2 diabetes can “rewire” the brain in ways similar to early Alzheimer’s disease. Experts comment on the link between high blood sugar and cognitive decline.