FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·October 1, 2018·5 min readWhat’s in Your DNA?Researchers say 1 in 10 older adults have participated in genetic testing, but far more have an interest in getting their DNA analyzed. However, two thirds of those polled say genetic testing could lead them to worry more about their future health.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 26, 2018·3 min readPossible Cause of Alzheimer’s and TBI DiscoveredA new study reports under conditions of stress, KCNB1 builds up in the brain, before becoming toxic and promoting the production of amyloid beta. In Alzheimer's patients, the KCNB1 levels are higher than in those without the condition.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 25, 2018·5 min readExercise May Delay Cognitive Decline in People with Rare Alzheimer’sResearchers report, for those with a genetic mutation that causes Alzheimer's disease, 2.5 hours of physical activity per week may delay cognitive decline and have beneficial effects on tau in the brain. They speculate the same may be true for those with more common forms of the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 19, 2018·4 min readZombie Cells Found in Mouse Brains Prior To Cognitive LossResearchers report senescent, or Zombie, cells accumulate in certain neurons prior to cognitive loss. By preventing accumulation of these cells, researchers were able to diminish apoptosis, memory loss and tau aggregation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 14, 2018·5 min readDietary Fiber Reduces Brain Inflammation During AgingResearchers report a high fiber diet can help to reduce both intestinal and brain inflammation during aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 7, 2018·5 min readDaytime Sleepiness Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s RiskA new study reports daytime sleepiness may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report those who are sleepy during the day are three times more likely to have amyloid beta deposits in their brains.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 7, 2018·5 min readExercise Generates New Neurons and Improves Cognition in Alzheimer’s: Mouse StudyResearchers report exercise can promote adult hippocampal neurogenesis and improve cognition in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. The study identifies ways to mimic the beneficial effects of experience through pharmacological and gene therapy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 6, 2018·4 min readAlzheimer’s Risk Gene May Aggravate Neurological Air Pollution Effects in ChildrenAccording to researchers, children who carry the APOE4 gene and who are exposed to air pollution have higher behavior problem scores and their attention capacity was slower to develop.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 6, 2018·2 min readSmoking Linked to Higher Dementia RiskThose who quit smoking, or who have never lit up, have a 19% decreased risk of developing dementia than continual smokers, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 4, 2018·6 min readDementia Symptoms Peak in Winter and SpringResearchers say there is a link between improved cognitive functioning in Alzheimer's disease and different seasons. The study reports those with Alzheimer's have better cognitive skills during late summer and early fall. Additionally, there was an association with seasonality and levels of Alzheimer's related proteins in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 2, 2018·5 min readVicious Circle Leads to Loss of Brain Cells in Old Age: THC May Help Reverse the ProcessA new study reveals how dangerous inflammations in the brain are caused during the aging process. Researchers say failure with the CB1 to control activity of immune cells may result in chronic neuroinflammation. They say it may be possible to break this vicious cycle in the future with drugs that contain THC, which is a powerful CB1 receptor activator.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 31, 2018·3 min readStroke Doubles Dementia RiskAccording to a new study, people who have suffered a stroke are twice as likely to develop dementia.Read More
