Brain Health
A Personal Journey Inspires Scientific Progress in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
Rutgers neuroscientist Peng Jiang was visiting his hometown of Qianshan in China’s Anhui province when a conversation with a neighbour left a deep and lasting impression. The man had come…
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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
Scientists identify the root cause of ‘brain fog’ associated with Long COVID
A collaboration between researchers at Trinity College Dublin and FutureNeuro has led to a groundbreaking revelation that sheds light on…
Abdominal fat may affect brain health and cognitive functions in individuals with a high risk of Alzheimer’s
Researchers at Rutgers Health have identified that abdominal fat's detrimental effects on brain health and cognitive abilities tend to be…
A study reveals that yoga offers distinct cognitive advantages to elderly women vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease
A recent UCLA Health study discovered that Kundalini yoga offers numerous cognitive and memory enhancements for older women at risk…
A larger daily intake of magnesium helps to prevent dementia
Scientists at the Neuroimaging and Brain Lab of The Australian National University (ANU) have discovered that increasing the amount of…
Research uncovers how the brain adapts to cognitive deterioration in older age
Researchers have discovered that alternative regions or networks within the brain can assume the responsibilities and functions of impaired areas…
How music may safeguard against cognitive deterioration
Normal ageing is linked with a gradual cognitive decline. However, can we exercise our brains to slow down this inevitable…
Higher dementia diagnosis rates linked to benzodiazepine use in anxious older adults
Research conducted at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine has unveiled significant findings regarding old adults, anxiety, dementia, and…
Mushrooms increase memory capacity by enhancing nerve growth
Scientists at The University of Queensland have unveiled a breakthrough finding from an edible mushroom known for its capacity to…