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A study found that increased activity of brain immune cells (microglia) in people with cerebral small vessel disease predicts shrinkage of the hippocampus, a key memory area, over the next year. This suggests that brain inflammation may be a key driver of memory problems in this common form of vascular dementia, linking vascular and neurodegenerative processes.
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Researchers tested how different types of lighting affect mental performance and stress, finding that “human-centric” lighting designed to mimic natural daylight can influence how well people perform on attention tests. This work highlights how our built environment, specifically lighting, can be engineered to potentially support better focus and well-being.
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