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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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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Recent research indicates that managing blood sugar is crucial in decelerating brain ageing, underscoring the advantages of the Mediterranean diet

5 December 2024

Age-related brain atrophy, characterised by the gradual loss of neurons and reduction in brain tissue, naturally occurs as we age, potentially leading to cognitive decline…

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Thrive and Reflect: Studies Link Healthy Practices to Enhanced Cognitive Well-being

11 November 2024

A study published on October 23, 2024, in the online edition of Neurology®, a journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that middle-aged individuals…

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Community-Led Research Reveals New Insights into Dementia Risk Factors and Cognitive Health

31 October 2024

According to recent research from Trinity College Dublin, how a person evaluates their memory may be more closely associated with dementia risk factors than their…

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New Psychological Research Reveals How Our Brains Segment the Day into Distinct Chapters

14 October 2024

From the moment a person transitions from the street to step inside a restaurant, their brain marks the beginning of a new “chapter” in their…

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Your Brain’s Ageing Rate Varies Based on Social and Physical Surroundings

5 October 2024

A recent study published in *Nature Medicine*, led by researchers including Dr Daniel Abasolo from the University of Surrey, highlights how economic, pollution-related, or disease-based…

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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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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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Preliminary Research Offers a Guide for Assessing How Diet Influences Brain Health

29 July 2024

Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health report findings from a study involving 40 overweight…

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Research Indicates High-Fat Diets Could Exacerbate Anxiety

21 July 2024

Many people feel stressed and often turn to junk food for comfort. However, recent University of Colorado Boulder research indicates this habit might be counterproductive.…

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Maternal Inheritance Linked to Higher Alzheimer’s Disease Risk

12 July 2024

A recent investigation led by researchers from Mass General Brigham underscores the impact of parental inheritance on the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The study, involving…

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