Brain Health
Stressful experiences during middle age may be a risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease in later years
The study's findings, which suggest a potential link between stressful experiences in midlife or during childhood and a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and neuroinflammation, are significant. Published in…
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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
Cognitive Processing Speed Exercises Show Lasting Protection Against Dementia
Older adults aged 65 and above who took part in a short course of cognitive speed training were significantly less…
Common eye bacteria associated with cognitive decline
Researchers have found that Chlamydia pneumoniae, a widespread bacterium best known for causing pneumonia and sinus infections, may persist in…
Childhood Pollution Exposure Associated with Lasting Cognitive Consequences
People around the world, particularly in low-income regions, continue to depend on solid fuels such as coal, firewood and agricultural…
Extensive analysis highlights the biological reasons memory fades with age
A significant international research effort combining thousands of brain scans with extensive memory testing has provided fresh insight into how…
Targeting senescent brain cells may offer new ways to ease epilepsy symptoms
Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is a common and often severe form of epilepsy characterised by recurrent seizures and problems with…
New research challenges established models of Parkinson’s disease
A new study led by researchers at McGill University is challenging a long-standing theory about how dopamine supports movement, offering…
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…
How a brain care score can predict stroke risk across racial groups, study finds
A new study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham has found that the Brain Care Score (BCS) is a…