Microglia cells, which act as scavengers to remove dying cells, also function as neuron modulators, indicating microglia can protect the brain from neurodegenerative and inflammatory diseases.

A recent study found that a mindfulness-based stress reduction course reduced chronic pain and depression. The eight-week program involved mindfulness meditation and Hatha yoga.

Dietary fructose may exacerbate symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease . In mice, high fructose consumption worsened colonic inflammation and altered gut bacteria in a negative way.

Researchers developed the Brain Age Index using sleep data from EEG tests to measure deviations from normal brain aging and predict the presence or severity of dementia.