Adult brains can grow new neurons that help them learn by listening

Adult brains can grow new neurons that help them learn by listening

Your brain can still make new neurons when you’re an adult. But how does the rare birth of these new neurons contribute to cognitive function? Neurons are the cells that govern brain function, and you are born with most of the neurons you will ever have during your lifetime. While the brain undergoes most of … Read more

Does poor sleep make your brain age faster? – Firstpost

Does poor sleep make your brain age faster? – Firstpost

Sleep is good for our overall health. A lack of quality sleep has numerous side effects, such as difficulty in concentration, low motivation, increased appetite, fatigue and more. However, a new study has found poor sleep quality in early middle age could also be linked to signs of faster brain ageing later in life. Here’s how. … Read more

99-year-old Patna Medical College and Hospital gets nod for superspecialty course in nephrology, neurology

99-year-old Patna Medical College and Hospital gets nod for superspecialty course in nephrology, neurology

The Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), Bihar’s oldest and first fully state government-run medical college among 10 in the state, got the nod for commencement of medical superspecialty courses in nephrology and neurology in its 99th year of existence, said health officials in Patna on Monday. 99-year-old PMCH gets nod for superspecialty course in … Read more

Women with PCOS more likely to have memory, thinking issues in middle age: Study

Women with PCOS more likely to have memory, thinking issues in middle age: Study

SAN FRANCISCO: Women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems in middle age, a new study has said. PCOS is a hormonal disorder that is defined by irregular menstruation and elevated levels of a hormone called androgen. Other symptoms may include excess hair growth, acne, infertility … Read more