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Brain Aging: When Does It Peak and How Can We Slow It Down?

December 28, 2024

A group of scientists have discovered something interesting about our brains. They found that our brains age the most at three specific ages: 57, 70, and 78. This means that our minds might start to slow down a bit more during these years. The team looked at over 10, 000 adults' brain scans and chec

health

Can AI in Healthcare Respect Our Humanity?

December 28, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making big waves in the healthcare industry. It's changing how we treat patients and make medical decisions. But is there a downside? Some people worry that AI could hurt our sense of human dignity. To understand this better, let's consider some Catholic ethical princ

science

Decoding Muscle Signals: The Neural Network Way

December 28, 2024

Imagine trying to pick out a single guitar riff from a busy rock song. That's similar to what scientists are doing with muscle signals, known as surface electromyography (sEMG). They're aiming to spot tiny muscle units, called motor units (MUs), in real time. A recent study took a clever approach us

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How Sleep and Oxidative Stress Affect Your Brain Health

December 28, 2024

Scientists have long known that lack of sleep and exposure to oxidative factors, like pollution and certain foods, can have negative effects on your brain's performance. However, there isn't much evidence showing how sleep patterns and these oxidative factors work together, or individually, to incre

education

Unlocking Black History: Florida Students Learn Beyond School Walls

December 28, 2024

Florida may have required African American history in schools for decades, but many students still receive incomplete lessons. This gap has led to community efforts like Charlene Farrington's Saturday classes at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach. Here, students delve into South Flor

politics

Dark Money vs. the People: A Tale of Maine's Fight

December 28, 2024

In the 2024 U. S. presidential election, billionaires like Elon Musk and Michael Bloomberg spent record amounts, highlighting the influence of wealthy donors. In Maine, a small state with a big idea, residents voted to limit super PAC donations to $5, 000 per individual or entity. This law went into

politics

Battle-Worn Gaza Hospital Pulls Through the Storm

December 28, 2024

Last week, northern Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital faced a tough challenge. Israeli troops entered the hospital, forcing staff and patients out in the cold. The hospital had already been hit multiple times during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Just a day before this incident, an attack

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Boosting Dementia Awareness: Social Media Strategies for World Alzheimer's Month

December 27, 2024

Think about this: What’s the best way to raise awareness about dementia? Social media might be the key! But are we doing it right? Let's take a closer look at how we can use social media to fight stigma, promote brain health, and push for better policies. The idea is to make sure people know about d

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Brain Boosters: Helping HIV Patients Battle Cognitive Issues

December 27, 2024

Did you know that about 40% of people with HIV face brain problems called neurocognitive impairment (NCI)? This issue can mess up their daily lives, make it tough to stick to their HIV meds, and even shorten their lifespan. Many things can cause NCI in HIV patients, like taking the wrong meds, getti

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Graying Behind Bars: The Hidden Prison Population

December 27, 2024

You might think prisons are filled with young folks, but you'd be wrong. The number of older adults in long-term correctional facilities has been rising fast. Scientists are scratching their heads because they don't have enough long-term data to understand how these seniors are faring physically and