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The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis: From Motility to Mood
The article that Dr. Seema Goyal selected as pre-reading explores a fascinating area of neuroscience: the microbiota-gut-brain axis.
Social Isolation Directly Speeds Up Cognitive Decline
This month, we’re highlighting new research featured in Neuroscience News examining the link between social isolation and cognitive decline.
15 Things Your Brain Needs To Grow Career Success
This month’s featured article from Forbes explores an important idea: the same habits that help your brain grow and adapt are also the ones that support long-term career success.
Assessment of cardiovascular functioning following sport-related concussion: A physiological perspective
We’re excited to spotlight a published review article co-authored by Dr. J. Patrick Neary and Dr. Jyotpal Singh, both of whom have been guest speakers for our community. The paper takes an in-depth look at how sport-related concussion affects cardiovascular functioning and the broader physiological response following injury.
Associations between social connections and cognition: a global collaborative individual participant data meta-analysis
We’re highlighting a new research study co-authored by Holly Bardutz, published in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
Valentine’s Day – love your heart: healthy relationships awareness
This month’s featured article from Clear Medica focuses on Healthy Relationships Awareness, highlighting how strong, respectful connections play an essential role in both emotional and brain health. Our relationships influence how we think, feel, and respond to stress, shaping our well-being in powerful ways.
Exercise effects on consolidation of speech and language training in post-stroke aphasia: a case report
We’re proud to spotlight a new research article co-authored by Dr. Holly Bardutz that explores how combining aerobic exercise with speech and language therapy may support recovery in people with post-stroke aphasia, a condition that affects communication and quality of life
Creativity Key to Slowing Brain Aging
This month, we’re highlighting a fascinating new study featured in Neuroscience News that explores the link between creative engagement and brain aging.
What does Blue Monday mean for our mental health?
This month’s featured article from the Mental Health Foundation takes a closer look at Blue Monday, often called “the most depressing day of the year.” While there’s no scientific evidence that one specific day is more depressing than others, the article highlights an important truth.
Don’t Ignore the Winter Blues, It Could Be Seasonal Depression
A recent article from Neuroscience News highlights how shorter days and reduced sunlight in fall and winter can trigger serious mood changes, sometimes even a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
How Functional Exercise Supports Older Adults with Neurological Conditions
We’re highlighting a new research study co-authored by Holly Bardutz, published in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
6 Strategies for a Brain-Healthy Holiday
An article from Neurotrack explores simple, science-backed strategies to help you enjoy the holidays while protecting your brain health.
Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults aged 18-64 years and Adults aged 65 years or older
We’re highlighting a major publication from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) — the release Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults.
AI Reveals Key Predictors of Lifelong Brain Health
A new article from Neuroscience News explores how artificial intelligence is helping scientists better understand the key factors that shape brain health across the lifespan.
3 ways to build brain-boosting social connections
An article from Harvard Medicine Magazine shows that taking a simple walk in the woods can do more for your mind than just offering a breath of fresh air.
Repeated concussions can alter heart activity and impact the ‘heart-brain’ axis
Dr. Jyotpal Singh (Dr. Joe) collaborated with cardiologist Dr. Payam Dehghani and fellow University of Regina researcher Dr. J. Patrick Neary on a study examining how repeated concussions can affect not just the brain, but also the heart.
Artificial Sweeteners Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline
A new article from Neuroscience News highlights research linking artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame and saccharin, to potential risks for cognitive decline.
A Walk in the Woods May Boost Mental Health
An article from Harvard Medicine Magazine shows that taking a simple walk in the woods can do more for your mind than just offering a breath of fresh air.
The art of habit stacking
A recent article from Brain Health Network introduces habit stacking, a science-backed method for integrating new, positive behaviors into your daily life by linking them to habits you already perform effortlessly.
Studying at university in later life slows cognitive decline: A long‐term prospective study
A seven-year study from the Tasmanian Healthy Brain Project shows that going back to school isn’t just for kids; it can actually help keep adult brains sharp.