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
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 15, 2017·4 min readWhat Doesn’t Kill You Makes You StrongerStudy provides potential new avenues to treat Huntington's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 13, 2017·4 min readDramatic Turn-Around in Cognitive Abilities of Children Born to Older MothersA new study reports that, in contrast to data of 40 years ago, children born to older mothers today are more likely to perform better in cognitive ability tests than those born to younger mothers.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 3, 2017·4 min readPoor Odor Identification May Be An Early Warning For DementiaA new study supports olfactory testing as an early method to detect those at risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 1, 2017·2 min readBetter Sleep Can Lead to Better SexA new study reports on a link between shorter sleep duration and decreased sexual function in postmenopausal women.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 31, 2017·4 min readGlucose Deprivation in the Brain Sets Stage for Alzheimer’sResearchers discover a decline in glucose levels in the brain that occurs during the early stages of MCI.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 31, 2017·2 min readLink Between Sleep and Cognitive Impairment in ElderlyResearchers stress more research needs to be conducted to determine a link between sleep disorders and cognitive impairment in the elderly.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 31, 2017·5 min readMental Activities May Protect Against Mild Cognitive ImpairmentA new study reports engaging in activities that are mentally stimulating can help to stave off the onset of mild cognitive impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·January 23, 2017·3 min readMeditation and Music May Help Reverse Early Memory Loss in AdultsResearchers report practicing simple meditation and listening to music can have benefits for those with preclinical memory loss.Read More
