Brain Health
As neuron death increases with ageing, a natural human protein treatment shows potential to halt Alzheimer’s-related brain cell loss
Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz have found that changes in brain neurons, including gradual cell loss, may begin much earlier in life than previously thought. Their research also…
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The Moving Body, the Hydraulic Brain: Exploring Fluid Shifts in the Brain
The brain is more mechanically connected to the body than previously understood, according to new…
Lingering Effects: How Early Substance Use Leaves Its Mark on the Brain
Young adults who frequently use substances may face lasting consequences for memory later in life,…
Mediterranean-style eating could strengthen mitochondrial pathways supporting cardiovascular and cognitive health
A new study from researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology suggests that…
The Brain’s Internal Compass Stability May Hold the Key to Memory Longevity
A discovery by McGill University researchers sheds light on how memories can endure over time,…
Brain Health
Low oxygen during sleep and sleep apnea associated with epilepsy in older adults
Sleep apnea and low oxygen levels during sleep are linked to epilepsy that first manifests after the age of 60,…
A few cups of coffee daily may help prevent Parkinson’s disease in individuals at increased risk
According to research by the National Neuroscience Institute, individuals with Asian gene variants associated with Parkinson's disease (PD) who regularly…
Engaging in intellectually stimulating occupations could potentially offer protection against the onset of dementia in later stages of life
A recent groundbreaking study, conducted by researchers from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, the Columbia Aging Center, and…
Biomarkers in the middle-aged brain can forecast cognitive health in later years
Researchers have suggested that the brain in middle age could offer insights into one's cognitive health in later life, according…
Walking and reminiscing aid in enhancing brain health among older Black adults
A groundbreaking research initiative by Oregon Health & Science University, which actively involves older Black adults in walking and sharing…
Prolonged musculoskeletal pain could hasten the ageing of the brain
In research outlined in Nature Mental Health, teams from China and the United States have discovered that individuals experiencing chronic…
Sex-specific blood biomarkers associated with memory alterations in middle-aged adults: The Framingham Heart Study
Dementia is a collection of symptoms characterized by a deterioration in cognitive functions such as memory, language, reasoning, and the…
A smartphone self-assessment for memory can detect initial indicators of Alzheimer’s disease
The development of smartphone-based memory assessments, which have shown promise in identifying "mild cognitive impairment" (MCI), a precursor to Alzheimer's…