Brain Health
Impoverished areas associated with increased risk of dementia and accelerated brain ageing
Residing in less affluent areas is associated with both quicker brain ageing and a heightened risk of developing dementia early in life, irrespective of an individual's income or educational background,…
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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,…
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Breaking Down the Complex: A Key Step in the Inhibition of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most common and complex neurodegenerative disorders worldwide. It mainly affects older adults and…
Exercise as a potential intervention for age-related mobility decline
A surge of brain chemicals triggered by running may improve coordination and speed in both younger and older individuals, according…
Age-related energy deficits in midbrain neurons may underlie Parkinson’s disease
A new study suggests that dopamine-producing neurons in the midbrain become increasingly vulnerable with age because of an internal energy…
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…
Could Everyday Driving Provide Clues About Brain Health?
Recent research published on 26 November 2025 in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that…
Study links untreated sleep apnoea to a heightened risk of Parkinson’s disease
New findings indicate that people living with untreated obstructive sleep apnoea face a significantly greater likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease.…
Irregular blood pressure behaviour associated with early neurological changes in ageing adults
Even when overall blood pressure falls within a healthy range, older adults whose readings fluctuate sharply from one heartbeat to…
Rigid arterial pathways could intensify the initial stages of cognitive decline in later life
Findings from the multisite IGNITE clinical trial indicate that arterial stiffness — a condition in which large blood vessels lose…