The prospect of curing Alzheimer’s disease by 2050 is cautiously hopeful but remains uncertain due to the complex nature of the disease and the current state of medical research. While no definitive cure exists today, recent breakthroughs in treatments that…
Huntington’s disease, a fatal neurodegenerative disorder, has long been a focus of intense medical research due to its devastating impact on individuals and families. The disease is caused by a single genetic defect in the HTT gene, leading to the…
Huntington’s disease (HD), a devastating inherited neurodegenerative disorder, has long been considered incurable, with treatments only managing symptoms rather than altering its relentless progression. However, in 2025, a groundbreaking gene therapy called AMT-130 has emerged as the first treatment to…
People with Alzheimer’s disease do not necessarily feel less pain, but their experience and expression of pain can be altered due to changes in brain function caused by the disease. Alzheimer’s disease affects brain regions involved in processing pain, which…
The brain needs oxygen because it is essential for producing the energy required to sustain its complex functions, maintain cellular health, and support repair processes. Oxygen is critical for generating adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the molecule that powers nearly all cellular…
The human brain uses a surprisingly large amount of energy daily, despite its relatively small size. Although it makes up only about **2% of the body’s weight**, the brain consumes roughly **20% of the body’s total energy expenditure** each day[2][6].…
Brain training apps can **improve certain aspects of memory**, but their effects are often limited to the specific tasks practiced within the app rather than producing broad, lasting cognitive improvements. Scientific research and expert opinions suggest that while these apps…
Music profoundly influences the brain by engaging multiple neural systems simultaneously, affecting emotions, cognition, motor functions, and even physical health. This influence occurs because music is not merely a sound stimulus but a complex, multidimensional experience that the brain processes…
Meditation induces a complex array of changes in brain activity, involving multiple regions and neural oscillations that together support emotional regulation, attention, and relaxation. When a person meditates, the brain shifts into distinct patterns of electrical activity that reflect altered…
People with Alzheimer’s disease often experience **changes in their dreams** due to the disease’s impact on brain function, particularly in areas involved in memory, cognition, and sleep regulation. These changes can manifest as altered dream content, frequency, vividness, and the…