Brain Health
New Research Suggests the Ageing Brain May Be More Resilient and Adaptable Than Previously Thought
A landmark study recently published in the journal Nature Portfolio Scientific Reports suggests that cognitive decline is not an inevitable part of ageing. Researchers from the Center for BrainHealth at…
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The Way Children Talk May Predict Future Mental Health Challenges
Researchers have found that the way children speak about stressful experiences may help predict their…
Unsafe Living Environments Elevate Fall Risk for Seniors
Older adults living in homes with electrical or plumbing problems, limited living space, or poor…
Can Eating Less Protein Promote Healthy Ageing?
Protein-fortified foods are now common, appearing in products ranging from breakfast cereals and coffee to…
Financial Instability Associated with Faster Brain Ageing
Persistent financial hardship is associated with faster cognitive decline and poorer brain health in later…
Brain Health
Diabetes Disrupts the Brain’s Memory and Reward Systems, Study Finds
Groundbreaking research from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has unveiled new insights into how Type 2 diabetes may…
Study Finds Weight Training May Shield Ageing Brains from Dementia
The advantages of weight training have long been recognised, particularly in promoting physical strength, building muscle mass, reducing body fat,…
Traumatic Childhood Events Hasten Brain Ageing
"Stress and trauma during childhood—ranging from abuse and neglect to domestic violence, substance misuse, criminality within the family, or the…
Postponed REM Sleep May Indicate Early Alzheimer’s Disease
Recent scientific discoveries have illustrated that the quality and quantity of our sleep may play a crucial role in our…
Scientists Discover Unexpected Connection to Stroke Risk
Divorce can profoundly affect children's mental health, with new research from The University of Texas at Arlington suggesting these impacts…
Extensive Research on Cannabis Reveals Effects on Working Memory
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open investigates the effects of both recent and long-term cannabis use on brain…
Neuropsychological Differences in Ageing: Investigating Ethnicity and Mental Well-being
Researchers Carol Fadalla, Jonathan Singer, Peter Rerick, Lauren Elliott, Elisabeth McLean, Sydnie Schneider, Lauren Chrzanowski, Veronica Molinar-Lopez, and Volker Neugebauer,…
Keeping Alert: Research Investigates How Brain Alterations Impact Financial Abilities
Elderly individuals are often the targets of various financial scams, ranging from phishing emails to fraudulent phone calls that aim…