Brain Health
Breakthrough in Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Preserving Memory in Alzheimer’s Patients
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have unveiled a pioneering gene therapy that offers new hope in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. This innovative treatment…
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Your neighbourhood could influence your brain’s wellbeing, new research reveals
A new study from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine has found that the…
Supporting close friends brings emotional rewards for older adults
Older adults who offer practical help to close friends—such as running errands, cooking meals, or…
The Lasting Health Impacts of Incarceration
A new study has found that older adults who have experienced incarceration face significantly poorer…
What your brain does to keep you sharp as you age
Do you naturally see the best in people, or are you quick to notice signs…
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Rigid arterial pathways could intensify the initial stages of cognitive decline in later life
Findings from the multisite IGNITE clinical trial indicate that arterial stiffness — a condition in which large blood vessels lose…
Research Reveals How Social and Economic Hardship in Local Communities May Contribute to Higher Dementia Rates
Cambridge researchers have revealed new evidence explaining why living in a socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhood may raise a person’s likelihood of…
Your neighbourhood could influence your brain’s wellbeing, new research reveals
A new study from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine has found that the conditions of your neighbourhood may…
What your brain does to keep you sharp as you age
Do you naturally see the best in people, or are you quick to notice signs of frustration or anger? According…
Creativity keeps the mind young, says worldwide study on brain health
Engaging in creative experiences such as music, dance, visual arts, and even specially designed video games can significantly slow the…
Calcium supplements not tied to dementia risk, ECU research shows
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU), Curtin University and the University of Western Australia has found no evidence that…
Clues in urine: protein levels linked to dementia development
A new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet has found that people with higher levels of the protein albumin…
USC Team Develops Innovative Imaging Technology to Detect Hidden Vascular Ageing in the Brain
Researchers at the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI), part of the Keck School of Medicine…