FeaturedPsychology·June 5, 2015·4 min readAge Related Memory Loss Put To The TestA new study reports that while the ability to recall specific details may diminish with age, other types of memories may not.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 4, 2015·5 min readDNA Breakage Underlies Learning and Age Related NeurodegenerationAccording to a new study, the process which allows our brains to learn and generate memories can also lead to brain degeneration as we age.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 3, 2015·3 min readYour Blood Type May Help Protect You From Cognitive DeclineA new study reports people who have the O blood type have greater grey matter volume, which helps protect against Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 8, 2015·4 min readPTSD Linked to Accelerated AgingA new study reports people with PTSD may also be at risk of accelerated aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 5, 2015·4 min readPeople with Type 1 Diabetes Show Signs of Accelerated Brain Aging Related to Cognitive ProblemsA new study reports people with type 1 diabetes appear to have accelerated brain aging which correlates with slower information processing.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 4, 2015·4 min readCould Green Tea Extract and Exercise Hinder Alzheimer’s Progression?A new study reports green tea extract and exercise appears to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease in mice.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·April 30, 2015·5 min readKey Driver of Human Aging DiscoveredResearchers discover genetic mutations associated with Werner syndrome cause the deterioration of heterochromatin.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 14, 2015·5 min readMeaningful Social Engagement Could Prevent Brain Atrophy and Improve Memory in Older PeopleAccording to a new study, embarking in civic activities may reverse normal brain shrinkage associated with aging.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 6, 2015·5 min readThe Rise and Fall of Cognitive SkillsDifferent components of fluid intelligence peak at different ages, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 5, 2015·2 min readHuman Brains Age Less than Previously ThoughtAccording to a researchers, changes associated with brain aging could be due to vascular changes and not neural activity.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 2, 2015·2 min readAlzheimer’s Amyloid Clumps Found in Young Adult BrainsResearchers report a lifelong accumulation of amyloid plaques in the brain could contribute to Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·February 20, 2015·2 min readDiabetes and Depression Predict Dementia Risk in People with MCIAccording to a new study, people with MCI have a greater risk of developing dementia if they have diabetes.Read More
