There is SO MUCH scientific evidence that muscle growth profoundly affects brain health. I could not ignore it anymore. There is no age to start. Especially for women — ladies, hear me out — strength training is one of the best investments we can make to improve our cognition🧠

I was invited to give a talk in Rome about #NeuroCovid after submitting my abstract to the SfN meeting in San Diego next month. My incredible mentor and president of SfN suggested presenting my poster himself, so if you are around, check the president's presentation!

After entrapping viruses, amyloid-β presence can generate an excessive response by brain cells, creating chronic inflammation and downstream pathology that may lead to Alzheimer’s symptoms. Fewer than 5% of #Alzheimer cases are genetic. For the vast majority, the cause is 'unknown'.

Love the colors!

The brain is a dark place without microglia! Did you know that in the 19th-20th centuries, glial cells were believed to be merely 'brain glue', just providing structural support for neurons. The name 'glia' comes from the Greek word for glue. So much has changed since then!