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Life Lines

Interesting slices of life Mother’s gut microbiome affects baby’s brain development A recent study found that a mother’s gut microbiome during pregnancy influences her baby’s brain development. In mice, the presence of the bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in the mother’s gut supported healthy foetal brain development. Researchers observed that foetuses of mothers given Bifidobacterium breve had […]

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The Pulse

Medical findings for a healthier body Restoring the ageing brain’s waste-disposal system Recent research highlights that neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s may be linked to the brain’s reduced ability to clear harmful waste. Ageing slows down the brain’s waste-removal process called the glymphatic system, which uses cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to remove toxic proteins […]

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How grief rewires the brain

The devastation of loss can evoke physical symptoms, such as exhaustion, insomnia and, of course, crying. But it’s not just our bodies that are affected. Neuroscience reveals that grief rewires our brain. By understanding how, we can strive towards healthy healing after loss.

Microbiome

How to Create a Thriving Microbiome

Within our gut lies a bustling microbial ecosystem, home to trillions of microorganisms that outnumber our human cells. This dynamic community is more than just a biological marvel – it’s a vital force that profoundly influences our overall health and wellbeing.