Brain Health

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Students in a modern library using advanced technology to enhance their learning and cognitive abilities for future success.

Essential Learning Habits for Better Cognition in 2026

Despite dedicating hours to textbooks and lectures, many students find themselves distracted for 20% of their study time, according to pmc .

Dr. Chloe O'Connell·July 19, 2026

Abstract visualization of a human brain with glowing, interconnected neural pathways, illustrating the concept of neuroplasticity and brain adaptation.

Neuroscience & Mind

What Is Neuroplasticity and How Does the Brain Change?

When we look closely at the brains of individuals who battled major depressive disorder, especially those with chronic illness, postmortem studies reveal something striking.

Dr. Chloe O'Connell·June 10, 2026

Microscopic view of autoantibodies attacking neural pathways in a mouse brain, illustrating the neurological impact of Long COVID.

Cosmos & Physics

Long COVID Autoantibodies Attack Brain, Nervous System in Mice

Transferring antibodies from long COVID patients into healthy mice induced increased pain sensitivity, fatigue, impaired balance, and damage to small nerve fibers, as reported by Pharmexec .

Dr. Evelyn Reed·June 1, 2026

An artistic representation of the glymphatic system, illustrating channels within the brain clearing waste and proteins during sleep.

Neuroscience & Mind

How Does the Glymphatic System Clear Brain Waste and Trace Proteins?

A study in five volunteers confirmed the existence of channels that help drain waste from the brain, revealing a previously hidden system crucial for clearing disease-causing proteins.

Dr. Chloe O'Connell·May 30, 2026