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chemo brain
Coverage of chemo brain in the Nexus archive.
- Cancer patients found a simple way to stay mentally sharp during chemotherapy
A new trial found that cancer patients who followed a home-based exercise program showed improved attention and fewer cognitive problems compared to a placebo group. Low-dose ibuprofen also demonstrated some cognitive benefits, though less consistently.
- Popular anti-aging drug combo caused severe brain damage in mice
A widely studied anti-aging drug combination caused severe myelin loss and brain damage in mice, with effects resembling 'chemo brain' and multiple sclerosis. The findings suggest potential risks of the treatment and offer new insights into neurodegenerative diseases.