FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·April 11, 2017·4 min readMaternal Stress During Pregnancy Could Influence the Biological Clock for AgingAccording to researchers, the children of mothers who faced increased stress during pregnancy had shorter telomeres.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 11, 2017·6 min readDetecting Alzheimer’s Disease Earlier Using … Greebles?A new test that uses graphic characters called 'Greebles' could help doctors detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease before the symptoms become apparent.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 10, 2017·4 min readWhy Green Spaces Are Good For Gray MatterAccording to a new EEG study, walking between busy environments and green spaces can alter mood and emotion, triggering excitement and frustration.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 5, 2017·5 min readNew Function Discovered For Compound That May Help Slow AgingResearchers discover a new mechanism of action for rapamycin that could help prevent neurological damage associated with neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·April 4, 2017·4 min readSuperAger Brains Shrink More Slowly Than Peers’ BrainsTypical agers lose brain volume twice as fast as SuperAgers, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 3, 2017·3 min readReversal of Aging Now PossibleSummary: A new study reports researchers have identified a substance that can help to induce the reversal of aging. Source:...Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 15, 2017·3 min readBrain Aging Gene DiscoveredResearchers have identified a genetic variant that can accelerate normal brain aging in older people by up to 12 years.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 11, 2017·4 min readChemical Used to Detect Amyloid Plaques in Alzheimer’s Patients Extends Lifespan of RoundwormsA compound used to trace amyloid plaque build up in people with Alzheimer's is not only able to extend lifespan of round worms, it also can increase quality of life, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 10, 2017·3 min readRapid Blood Pressure Drops in Middle Age Linked to Dementia in Old AgeSummary: Researchers report orthostatic hypotension could cause lasting damage to the brain because it can reduce blood flow to the...Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 7, 2017·4 min readIdentifying the Neural Signature of Healthy Brain AgingA new study reports the ability to modulate brain activity when it comes to shutting off processes irrelevant to a task may be compromised in older people.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·February 24, 2017·6 min readTo Drink or Not To Drink: The Aging Brain and AlcoholA new paper raised the question, can limited alcohol consumption help stave off age related cognitive impairment?Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 23, 2017·4 min readProlonged Sleep May Predict Dementia RiskAccording to researchers, people who consistently sleep for more than 9 hours a night have double the risk of developing dementia over a 10 year period than their peers who sleep for less time.Read More
