Brain Health
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, in collaboration with colleagues at SUNY Upstate Medical University, have…
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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
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…
Research Reveals How Social and Economic Hardship in Local Communities May Contribute to Higher Dementia Rates
Cambridge researchers have revealed new evidence explaining why living in a socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhood may raise a person’s likelihood of…
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 conditions of your neighbourhood may…