Brain Health
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 developing dementia. Their study suggests that the environment in which…
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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
Ageing and Dementia-Related Memory Decline: The Predictive Role of Dendritic Spine Head Diameter in Elderly Memory Retention
Memory declines with age, often marked by a diminished ability to recall personal experiences. Traditionally associated with the degeneration of…
Research Investigates Fish Oil’s Impact on Brain Health in Older Adults
A clinical study conducted by Oregon Health & Science University has indicated that older adults with a genetic marker for…
Combined Antioxidant Formula Enhances Cognitive Function and Memory in Elderly Mice
The persistent age-related decline in cognitive and muscular function poses a significant challenge in healthcare. With the ageing population, the…
Brain Imaging Links on MRI Indicate Progression of Parkinson’s Disease
A study recently published in the journal Radiology by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) reveals that MRI images…
Preliminary Research Offers a Guide for Assessing How Diet Influences Brain Health
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health report findings from…
Exploring the Potential of Stool Transplants in Parkinson’s Disease Treatment
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting millions globally, with its prevalence on the rise due to factors such…
Impact of Air Pollution on Brain Inflammation: Accelerating Cognitive Decline and Dementia Risk
A recent study from Denmark suggests that prolonged exposure to air pollution significantly raises the risk of dementia among the…
Deciphering a New Aspect of Parkinson’s – Researchers Uncover the Mechanism of a Crucial Molecular Switch
Scientists at the University of Dundee have uncovered the internal mechanism of a molecular switch that safeguards the brain against…