Hey there, brainiacs! Today on NeuroBuzz, we're diving into the labyrinth of temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) and its nasty sidekicks: cognitive decline and microangiopathy. Researchers at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology have uncovered a link between white matter microvascular changes and the cognitive slips associated with TLE. They've quantified these pesky vascular alterations and found a correlation with MRI diffusion measurements and cognitive impairment. What's more, this could be a clue to the underlying acquired neurodegenerative processes at play. So, if you're curious about how the brain's plumbing might be affecting its cognitive performance, tune in as we navigate the twists and turns of TLE. It's a neurological mystery that's just waiting to be unraveled!