Baycrest Research Discovers Link Between Elevated Blood Sugar and Reduced Brain Function in Healthy Adults

7 December 2024

Baycrest has conducted a study which reveals that high blood sugar may affect brain health even in individuals who do not have diabetes. While the…

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Cognitive Decline Associated with Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, and Coronary Artery Disease

6 November 2024

The recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published in their journal Stroke, highlights a crucial link between cardiovascular diseases and cognitive health. The…

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Age-Related Changes in Brain Function and Peripheral Vascular Health

6 September 2024

The journal Aging, referred to in MEDLINE/PubMed as “Aging (Albany NY)” and as “Aging-US” by Web of Science, recently published a review in Volume 16,…

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Melodies Set Our Brainwaves in Motion

9 August 2024

Have you ever instantly recognized a song from just a brief snippet or quickly picked up the rhythm of a chorus? Groundbreaking research conducted by…

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Subtle Cognitive Decline Signals End of Driving for Older Adults

8 July 2024

Navigating the decision to relinquish driving privileges poses a significant challenge for older adults. Recent research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis…

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Lack of Improvement by Donepezil in Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment

27 June 2024

Many breast cancer survivors experience cancer-related cognitive impairment following chemotherapy, with varying rates and severity. To explore potential treatments for this condition, researchers from Wake…

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Exploring the Restorative Effects of a Nature Walk on Attention and Cognitive Function

22 June 2024

Research conducted by psychology researchers from the University of Utah is adding empirical weight to what American authors John Muir and Henry David Thoreau espoused…

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Essential Nutrients Linked to Slower Brain Aging: A Study

14 June 2024

Scientists have long focused on understanding the brain to promote healthier ageing, yet preventing cognitive decline remains a challenging frontier. While risk factors for accelerated…

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Taking into account the various factors that contribute to cognitive difficulties in older veterans may enhance personalised care

14 May 2024

A recent study explored how cognitive performance, memory functions, and risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease correlate in veterans aged 65 and older who do not…

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Introducing spatial orientation tests would enhance safety assessments for older drivers

9 May 2024

New findings from the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveal that older drivers with diminished spatial orientation capabilities face more challenges while executing turns across…

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Walking and reminiscing aid in enhancing brain health among older Black adults

24 April 2024

A groundbreaking research initiative by Oregon Health & Science University, which actively involves older Black adults in walking and sharing memories within historically Black neighbourhoods…

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Prolonged musculoskeletal pain could hasten the ageing of the brain

21 April 2024

In research outlined in Nature Mental Health, teams from China and the United States have discovered that individuals experiencing chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) may be…

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