FeaturedNeuroscience·February 4, 2019·3 min readWomen’s Brains Appear Three Years Younger Than Men’sA new study reveals women's brain tend to appear three years younger than males of the same age. Researchers report this could be a reason why women tend to remain mentally sharp longer than men.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 25, 2019·3 min readLessons Learned From the Adult Neurogenesis DebateA new paper looks at the controversies surrounding adult neurogenesis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 22, 2019·3 min readParental PTSD Affects Health Behavior and Aging Among Offspring of Holocaust SurvivorsA new study reports Holocaust survivors who suffer from PTSD and their adult children age less successfully and display more unhealthy behaviors than those with no PTSD or who did not experience the horrors of the Holocaust.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 21, 2019·4 min readSigns of Memory Problems May Instead Be Symptoms of Hearing LossResearchers report signs of memory problems in old age may be a result of hearing loss and not a neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 21, 2019·4 min readYouthful Cognitive Ability Predicts Mental Capacity Later in LifeA new study reports your general cognitive ability as a young adult may be a strong predictor of your cognitive function later in life. Researchers report other factors, such as education level and intellectual activities only play a minor role in age related cognitive function.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 19, 2019·4 min readGenes Reveal Clues About People’s Potential Life ExpectancyResearchers report they are able to predict those who will live longer or die sooner than average based on examining their DNA.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 18, 2019·4 min readMoving More in Old Age May Protect Brain From DementiaAccording to researchers, older adults who move more than average may be better protected from dementia symptoms. The study reports physical activity helps maintain cognitive skills when there are signs of Alzheimer's pathology in the brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 15, 2019·3 min readHow Fasting Can Improve Overall HealthResearchers report fasting affects the circadian rhythm of the liver and skeletal muscles, allowing them to rewire their metabolism. The study suggests fasting can help improve health and protect against aging related diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 11, 2019·4 min readMeaningful Life Tied to Healthy AgingAccording to researchers, older adults who engage in activities perceived to be worthwhile, such as supporting grandchildren or completing a project, have better sleep, walking speeds and experience less chronic pain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 11, 2019·2 min readTracking the Birth of MemoriesResearchers have identified three distinct stages of brain development that occur before an episodic memory can form.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 10, 2019·4 min readBaby Boomers More Likely to Spread Fake NewsStudy reveals less than 9% of Americans shared links to fake news via social media during the 2016 presidential election. However, the behavior was disproportionately common in baby boomers, or those over the age of 65.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 9, 2019·5 min readDecreased Deep Sleep Linked to Early Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study links poor sleep quality in older adults with elevated levels of tau, a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report poor sleep quality later in life may be associated with declining brain health and may be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
