FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 10, 2020·5 min readDiet Modifications, Including More Wine and Cheese, May Help Reduce Cognitive DeclineA new study reveals the impact of diet on cognitive health as we age. Researchers found cheese consumption had neuroprotective effects against cognitive decline. Daily moderate consumption of red wine was associated with improvements in cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 9, 2020·4 min readBlood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease Predicts Future Cognitive Decline in Healthy PeopleHigher baseline levels of N-terminal fragment of tau in the blood of healthy subjects was associated with an increased risk of developing cognitive deficits and Alzheimer's disease later in life.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 8, 2020·5 min readNovel Gene Variants That Modify the Risk of Late-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease DiscoveredResearchers have identified 216 new gene variants that appear to play a role in the development of late-onset Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 5, 2020·3 min readDrinking Linked to a Decline in Brain Health From Cradle to GraveStudy pin-points three key stages of life in which alcohol is most detrimental to brain health.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·December 3, 2020·6 min readMothers’ Stress May Lead to Preterm Births, Faster Aging in ChildrenStress in women either before or during pregnancy can increase the risk of preterm birth and accelerate aging in their offspring.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 2, 2020·5 min readThe Number of Times a Person Gives Birth May Affect How Quickly They AgeThe number of times a woman gives birth has an effect on physical aging. Women who give birth less than, or more than, three or four times age faster after menopause.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 1, 2020·8 min readDrug Reverses Age-Related Cognitive Decline Within DaysShort-term exposure to an experimental drug reverses age-related memory decline and cognitive deficits in mice. The drug, ISRIB, has previously shown beneficial effects in treating memory loss associated with TBI and other neurological disorders.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 28, 2020·3 min readAre We the Same Person Throughout Our Lives? In Essence, YesThe continuity of self remains stable throughout our lifetimes, while other components of the "self", including physical appearance, attitudes, beliefs, and physiological processes change.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 25, 2020·5 min readHigh Blood Pressure in Midlife Is Linked to Increased Brain Damage in Later LifeHigher than average blood pressure during middle age is associated with an increased risk of and more extensive brain damage in old age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 25, 2020·4 min readMemories of Past Events Retain Remarkable Fidelity Even as We AgePeople can recall memories of previous events with up to 94% accuracy, even as they age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 24, 2020·6 min readStronger Memories Can Help Us Make Sense of Future ChangesThe stronger a memory is as it is first encoded, the easier it is for a person to note subsequent changes and integrate them to update their understanding.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 23, 2020·6 min readEarly and Late Stages of Degenerative Diseases Are DistinctAt the cellular levels, neurodegeneration associated with diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's occurs in two different phases by different activities of protein signaling pathways that regulate cell function.Read More