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·August 30, 2017·2 min read

Healthy Glucose Levels Key to a Healthy Aging Brain

A new study reports on the effect blood glucose levels has on brain aging. Researchers report even normal glucose levels can have an impact on brain atrophy.

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·August 26, 2017·4 min read

Less REM Sleep Tied to Greater Risk of Dementia

A new study in Neurology reports people who don't get enough REM sleep may face a higher risk of developing dementia. Researchers noted people who developed dementia spent 17% of their time in REM sleep compared to 20% of time in REM sleep for those without the neurodegenerative disease.

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·August 25, 2017·5 min read

Dancing Can Reverse the Signs of Aging in the Brain

Numerous recent studies have shown a link between exercise and improved cognitive performance in older people. A new study reveals dancing may have the most profound effect on cognitive health.

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·August 24, 2017·6 min read

Study Shows Midlife Physical Activity Not Linked to Later Life Cognitive Fitness

Contrary to previous research, a new study finds no link between physical fitness in midlife and cognitive fitness in later life. However, researchers noted physical activity in later life was associated with improvements in short term cognitive fitness.

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·August 21, 2017·5 min read

Changing Brains: Considerable Structural Changes Occur From Early to Mid Adulthood

A new study reveals our brains undergo microstructural changes from early to mid adulthood. Researchers say they can accurately estimate a person's age by looking at their brain structure.

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·August 11, 2017·4 min read

Imagining an Action-Consequence Relationship Can Boost Memory

Researchers reveal a helpful strategy to help those with cognitive problems to improve their memory.

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Featured Neuroscience

·August 10, 2017·3 min read

Why Do Some People Stay Sharp As They Age?

Researchers are embarking on a new study to answer how some people are able to stay sharper than others as they age.

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·August 10, 2017·4 min read

Reaction Time Variation May Be a Marker That Predicts Mortality in Old Age

According to a PLOS ONE study, a person's intraindividual reaction time variability may be an independent predictor of mortality.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·August 10, 2017·2 min read

Two Genes Help Older Brain Gain New Cells

A new study reveals the role two Pumilio genes, PUM1, and PUM2, play in the creation of new neurons in the dentate gyrus.

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·August 9, 2017·4 min read

Preparing For Longevity: We Don’t Need to Become Frail As We Age

According to a Frontiers in Physiology report, frailty may not be an inevitability as we age. It may be treatable, and even preventable.

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·August 2, 2017·5 min read

It’s Not Just What You Eat, It’s What’s Eating You

Autophagy allows sensory neurons and nutrient levels to work together to influence lifespan, a new study reveals.

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Featured Neurology

·August 1, 2017·6 min read

Pathologic Hallmarks of Alzheimer’s in Aged Chimpanzee Brains

A Kent State University study reveals the brains of older chimpanzees show similar pathology to Alzheimer's disease in humans.

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