FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 17, 2017·4 min readStudy Sheds Light on Link Between Alzheimer’s and Normal Brain AgingChanges in proteins associated with aging directly impact amyloid beta formations, a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 16, 2017·4 min readExercise Can Protect the Brain From Alzheimer’sAnother new study finds those who exercise have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 12, 2017·3 min readDementia Related Brain Changes Seen Before Memory Problems Are NoticeableResearchers have identified a potential neuroimaging predictor for dementia that highlights brain structural changes that may occur years before people even notice memory problems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·May 12, 2017·5 min readThe Science of Laughter – And Why It Also Has A Dark SideWhile laughter is considered to be a sign of happiness, it isn't always healthy or positive, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 11, 2017·4 min readA Closer Look at Mild Cognitive ImpairmentStudy reveals 46.5% of people who were diagnosed with MCI later tested as 'normal' during a follow-up assessment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 11, 2017·5 min readHuman Sense of Smell Is Stronger Than We ThinkA new study sniffs out the myth that has existed for over 150 years, without scientific proof, and finds the sense of smell in humans is just as good as in other mammals.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·May 11, 2017·5 min readAll Is Not Lost to DementiaResearchers have developed a tool that can accurately measure communication in older couples living with the effects of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 10, 2017·4 min readProbing Possible Reasons For Smell LossProblems with olfaction associated with Alzheimer's could be a result of damage to neurotransmitter and neuromodulator neurons in the forebrain, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·May 10, 2017·6 min readPersonalized Music May Help Nursing Home Residents With DementiaNursing home residents with dementia who under went personalized music therapy showed behavioral improvements and were more likely to discontinue using anti anxiety medications, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 9, 2017·4 min readStudy Finds Alzheimer’s Disease Likely Not Caused by Low Body Mass IndexLow body mass index does not appear to be a causal risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·May 8, 2017·6 min readHow One Drug Could Affect Pain, Memory and Nicotine AddictionResearchers are developing a drug that enhances the function of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. The drug could have three different applications in relieving pain, slowing memory loss in aging people and as a smoking cessation medication.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 5, 2017·5 min readSurprising Role Omega-3 Fatty Acids Play in Keeping Blood-Brain Barrier ClosedResearchers discover that, in addition to their other health benefits, Omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in protecting the integrity of the blood-brain barrier.Read More