The Influence of Educational Achievement on Memory Retention and Dementia Risk in Later Years

13 December 2024

A recent study led by a researcher from Rutgers Health reveals that historical, educational policies have long-lasting benefits for memory preservation and reduce the risk…

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Recycling during Middle Age Could Be Essential for Maintaining Brain Health

9 December 2024

Mitochondria, often called the powerhouses of our cells, play an indispensable role in maintaining cellular vitality. When these mitochondria sustain damage, they are removed through…

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Intellectual Capacity and Physical Well-Being as Predictors of Dementia in Later Years

6 December 2024

A new RAND report asserts that a person’s cognitive abilities, functional limitations, and physical health can significantly forecast the likelihood of developing dementia up to…

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Recent Study Reveals Cellular Routes to Alzheimer’s and Divergent Brain Ageing

21 October 2024

A new study has provided a compelling answer to a long-standing question in ageing research, explicitly addressing whether Alzheimer’s disease-dementia is merely a form of…

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Nutritional Component Shown to Extend Lifespan and Defend Against Alzheimer’s in Research Models

11 October 2024

A collaborative study between the Colour and Food Quality group at the University of Seville’s Faculty of Pharmacy and Dr Marina Ezcurra’s team at the…

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Same Individual. Different Location. Double the Chance of Dementia Diagnosis.

23 September 2024

With the advent of new medications aimed at Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, a recent study highlights a crucial but perhaps overlooked factor…

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Rejuvenating the Elderly Brain: Researchers Revitalise the Brain’s Waste Removal Mechanism

15 September 2024

Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and various other neurological conditions are often referred to as “dirty brain” diseases. These diseases are characterised by the brain’s diminishing capacity to…

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Protein Aggregates Unlikely to Cause Parkinson’s Disease

3 September 2024

A recent study published in the journal Advanced Science has brought significant insights into the mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, which are…

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Uncertain Impact of New Alzheimer’s Medications on Population Health, Researchers Indicate

30 August 2024

Researchers from Cambridge have raised concerns about the efficacy of new amyloid immunotherapy drugs in significantly reducing the impact of Alzheimer’s disease. Published in Alzheimer’s…

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Public Health Initiatives Aimed at Reducing Dementia Risk Could Potentially Save the UK Economy Up to £4 Billion

24 August 2024

Public health interventions aimed at reducing dementia risk factors could potentially save up to £4 billion in England by lowering dementia rates and enhancing overall…

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Ageing and Dementia-Related Memory Decline: The Predictive Role of Dendritic Spine Head Diameter in Elderly Memory Retention

22 August 2024

Memory declines with age, often marked by a diminished ability to recall personal experiences. Traditionally associated with the degeneration of dendritic spines—critical elements of synaptic…

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Fit2Drive revolutionizes the evaluation of older drivers experiencing cognitive decline

16 August 2024

As the global population ages, the number of elderly drivers on the road also increases. Driving safely requires robust memory, perceptual, motor skills, and executive…

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