FeaturedNeuroscience·December 10, 2015·4 min readHow Astrocytes Function in HumansA new study looks at the role astrocytes play in detecting neuroactivity.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 10, 2015·3 min readSinging Beneficial for Memory and Mood in Early Stages of DementiaA new study reports singing is beneficial for working memory, mood and executive function in people with mild or early stage dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 9, 2015·2 min readGut Bacteria Make Pomegranate Metabolites That May Protect Against Alzheimer’sUrolithins, compounds which are created when the gut breaks down polyphenols in pomegranate extract, may protect against Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 9, 2015·4 min readGene Therapy Could Extend Estrogen’s Protective Effects on MemoryResearchers use gene therapy to help extend the effectiveness of estrogen for retaining memory.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 9, 2015·3 min readMath Models Could Change Strategies for Tackling Alzheimer’s DiseaseMath models usually applied to physics studies are proving useful in studying the spatial distribution of astocytes in the brain, and are helping to develop new strategies for tackling Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 9, 2015·4 min readChemical Appears to Restore Memory and Clear Alzheimer’s Protein in MiceThe chemical EPPS appears to effectively restore memory and remove the build up of amyloid in the brains of mice genetically altered to have features of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 8, 2015·3 min readAlzheimer’s Accurately Detected By Computerized Language AnalysisA new computerize linguistic approach helps researchers diagnose Alzheimer's disease with more than 82 percent accuracy.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 7, 2015·5 min readProstate Cancer Therapy May Increase Alzheimer’s RiskA new study reports men who take testosterone reducing therapy for prostate cancer have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 7, 2015·2 min readPeople With Negative Beliefs About Aging More Likely To Develop Alzheimer’s SymptomsAccording to a new study, people who have negative beliefs about aging are more likely to have brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 7, 2015·5 min readWhich Way Now? Men Have Better Sense of Direction Than WomenA drop of testosterone under the tongue allowed women to better orient themselves in navigational tests, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 6, 2015·4 min readTotal Recall Sounds Great, But Some Things Should Be ForgottenWhile neuroprosthetics that allow us to remember everything may seem like a great idea, one researcher argues such technology and abilities could have significant problems.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 4, 2015·3 min readLack of Activity Linked to Lower Quality of Life For Dementia PatientsA new study reveals that for those with dementia who live in long term care homes, there is a negative impact on the quality of life due to low levels of participation in activities.Read More