on the brain

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"It may open new therapeutic possibilities beyond the traditional strategies that focus almost exclusively on the brain."

From Science Daily

Although natural language is not maximally compressed, it places far less strain on the brain.

From Science Daily

Taken together, the results indicate that air pollution may raise Alzheimer's risk mainly through direct effects on the brain rather than by triggering other chronic diseases.

From Science Daily

The authors add, "In this large national study of older adults, we found that long-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution was associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, largely through direct effects on the brain rather than through common chronic conditions such as hypertension, stroke, or depression."

From Science Daily

There is limited understanding of the effects of menopause and HRT use on the brain, memory and mood, say the researchers.

From BBC