Brain Health
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 the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, illuminates the potential protective…
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Your neighbourhood could influence your brain’s wellbeing, new research reveals
A new study from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine has found that the…
Supporting close friends brings emotional rewards for older adults
Older adults who offer practical help to close friends—such as running errands, cooking meals, or…
What your brain does to keep you sharp as you age
Do you naturally see the best in people, or are you quick to notice signs…
The Lasting Health Impacts of Incarceration
A new study has found that older adults who have experienced incarceration face significantly poorer…
Brain Health
Neighbourhood Environment Linked to Inflammation and Early Signs of Dementia
A recent study, published on June 25, 2025, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, has…
Associations Between Gut Microbiota, Food Insecurity, and Cognitive Decline Risk in Adults
A recent study, partially led by researchers at Mount Sinai, has unveiled a significant relationship between the composition of the…
Exercise shown to protect the brain at the cellular level in Alzheimer’s disease
In a groundbreaking study combining cutting-edge genetic tools with an established model of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers from Mass General Brigham,…
Breakthrough in Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Preserving Memory in Alzheimer’s Patients
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have unveiled a pioneering gene therapy that offers new…
Study Finds Connection Between Brain Health and Socioeconomic Standing
In a landmark international study, researchers have drawn on genetic data from nearly one million individuals to examine the links…
Recent scientific research reveals possible connection between microplastics in heavily processed foods and brain function
A groundbreaking collection of four papers published in the May edition of Brain Medicine has brought together growing evidence that…
The Role of Brain Insulin Resistance in Connecting Alzheimer’s Disease and Epilepsy
Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have demonstrated in animal models that insulin resistance in the…
Preliminary research links prolonged work hours to changes in brain structure
Preliminary research published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine suggests that long working hours may physically alter the brain's structure, particularly…