Researchers have discovered that brain activity can rapidly alter the gut microbiome within hours. By stimulating specific neurons in mice, they found significant increases in microbial diversity, particularly in the duodenum. This suggests a complex interaction between brain signals and gut health, warranting further exploration of the gut-brain connection's implications for humans.
Hello, dear readers! I hope this message finds you well. It’s been a while since I last posted, and I want to take a moment to sincerely apologize for my absence. Life has taken a whirlwind turn as I have been fully immersed in my now completed studies for nursing and working as a nurse, … Continue reading A Heartfelt Apology and a Renewed Commitment to Our Science and Tea Community
The dream of a drug that can help ameliorate the stress associated with durable traumatic memories, in order to treat disorders such as PTSD, has come a step closer to reality, according to a preclinical study led by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Did you know that having two or more chronic conditions in middle age can leave you with an increased risk of dementia later in life?
New study and a review of decades of data pushes the memory clock back over a year, but the study confirms everyone is different!
Recent research suggests that drinking coffee doesn't actually affect your sleep, but it might have an impact on the make up of your brain... ☕️
When we develop severe Dementia and our ability to get out into the real world becomes limited, pictures can play a vital role in engagementRelatives and caregivers often use photographs to help someone remember past events or people that were important to themBe careful about the images that you show them, however. Those with dementia … Continue reading How Images Can Help Those With Dementia Engage With Life
New research findings suggest that by adopting exercise into daily life, our much loved older family members can live longer and healthier lives!
Games of chance sometimes attract risk-taking offenders...
Did you know that your mental health can have an affect on how effectively your body responds to vaccines? This quick read will give you the full run down! Enjoy!
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