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·August 16, 2016·4 min read

Exercise and Diet Can Reduce Build Up of Protein Linked to Alzheimer’s

Researchers report a healthy diet, regular exercise and a normal BMI can help protect against the build up of proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 15, 2016·5 min read

Signs of Pure Altruism Converge in the Brain and Increase With Age

Researchers discover converging signs of pure altruism within the brain and noted that the behavior increases as we age.

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·August 11, 2016·3 min read

Putting Autophagy Under the Microscope

Researchers have been able to capture autophagy in super resolution.

Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 10, 2016·6 min read

Gene Signature in Healthy Brain Pinpoints Origins of Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have identified a specific signature of a group in genes in brain areas most vulnerable to Alzheimer's.

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·August 4, 2016·3 min read

Part of Brain That Compensates for Hearing Loss in Elderly Identified

Researchers have identified a specific part of the brain that older adults use to differentiate speech sounds in background noises.

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·August 4, 2016·4 min read

Brains of Overweight People ‘Ten Years Older’ Than Leaner Counterparts in Middle Age

Overweight people have a widespread reduction of their white matter compared to their leaner counterparts of the same age, a new study reports.

Featured Neuroscience

·August 3, 2016·5 min read

Elders Use Brain Networks Differently For Short Term Recall

According to researchers, age related changes in the organization of neural networks when performing short term memory tasks may help to compensate for other aspects of brain aging.

Featured Neurology

·August 2, 2016·5 min read

Lower Weight in Late Life May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

Researchers report a link between a lower BMI and greater deposits of amyloid plaques in older individuals.

Featured Neurology

·August 2, 2016·4 min read

Exercise Results in Larger Brain Size and Lowered Dementia Risk

A new study suggests regular physical activity may lead to greater hippocampal volume and could stave off dementia, especially in older people.

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·July 25, 2016·3 min read

Poor Balance in Older People May Signal Elevated Dementia Risk

A new study reports poor physical performance is linked to an increased risk for developing dementia in people aged 90 and older.

Featured Genetics

·July 25, 2016·4 min read

Embryonic Gene Nanog Reverses Aging in Adult Stem Cells

Researchers reveal the gene Nanog can reverse aging in adult stem cells. The findings could help to develop new treatments for Alzheimer's and other age related disorders.

Featured Neuroscience

·July 12, 2016·4 min read

Middle Age Memory Decline a Matter of Changing Focus

Memory decline that starts during middle age may be the result of changes in what information the brain focuses on when forming and retrieving memories.