brain aging

Young Bone Marrow Rejuvenates Aging Brains: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 20, 2019

Researchers report transplanting bone marrow from young mice to older mice helps to preserve memory and learning skills. If the findings can be replicated in humans, researchers believe new therapies can be devised to help combat disorders associated with brain aging.... Read More...

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Breaks in the Blood-Brain Barrier Can Cause Brains to Get Old Before Their Time

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 15, 2019

A new study reports damage to the blood-brain barrier can cause age related cognitive decline, and sheds light on how we could reverse the aging process in the brain.... Read More...

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Exercise Gives Older Men a Better Brain Boost

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2019

According to a new study, men have a stronger positive correlation between cardiorespiratory fitness and brain function as they age.... Read More...

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Normal Brain Aging Patterns Occur At a Faster Rate in People with Psychosis

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 7, 2019

A new study reports patients with psychosis experience accelerated brain aging in the frontoparietal and cingulo-opercular networks. ... Read More...

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Women’s Brains Appear Three Years Younger Than Men’s

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 4, 2019

A 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...

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Low Protein High Carb Diets Show Promise for Healthy Brain Aging

Neuroscience NewsNovember 20, 2018

A new study reports low protein high carb diets show promise in improving brain health, as well as learning and memory.... Read More...

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New Insights Into the Aging Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 12, 2018

A new study reports klotho, a protein associated with longevity, acts as a gatekeeper that helps shield the brain from the peripheral immune system. ... Read More...

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Feeling Young Could Mean Your Brain is Aging More Slowly

Neuroscience NewsJuly 3, 2018

People often say you are only as old as you feel. This may be the case for the aging brain. Researchers say older people who feel younger than their age have increased gray matter volume in key brain regions, fewer signs of brain aging and performed better on cognitive tests than those who felt their actual age.... Read More...

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Better Physical Fitness and Lower Aortic Stiffness Key to Slower Brain Aging

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

A new study reports greater physical fitness and a more elastic aorta can protect cognitive function during aging.... Read More...

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Social Ties May Preserve Memory and Slow Brain Aging

Neuroscience NewsMay 31, 2018

A new study reveals a positive link between socializing, improved memory and a reduced rate of brain aging in mice. Mice who were housed in pairs showed less sings of inflammation and tissue erosion in the hippocampus, researchers report. ... Read More...

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Depression Speeds Up Brain Aging

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2018

A new study reveals depression can accelerate brain aging. The study sheds light on the effect depression has on the decline in overall cognitive function.... Read More...

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Exploring the Connection Between Diet, Gut Microbes and Cognitive Decline

Neuroscience NewsMay 14, 2018

Researchers believe their new study will provide a mechanistic understanding of how our microbiome and diets can impact the development of Alzheimer's disease. The study will aim to provide evidence of possible diet induced effects on gut bacteria, which could influence age associated cognitive decline. ... Read More...

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How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’

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How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

New MRI Sensor Can Image Activity Deep Within the Brain

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AI

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Robotics

New Prosthetic Restores the Sense of Where Your Hand Is

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Spinal Cord is Smarter than Previously Thought

Psychology

Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’

Combination Therapy May Be Beneficial For Schizophrenia Treatment

Young Bone Marrow Rejuvenates Aging Brains: Mouse Study

Breaks in the Blood-Brain Barrier Can Cause Brains to Get Old Before Their Time

Exercise Gives Older Men a Better Brain Boost

Normal Brain Aging Patterns Occur At a Faster Rate in People with Psychosis

Women’s Brains Appear Three Years Younger Than Men’s

Low Protein High Carb Diets Show Promise for Healthy Brain Aging

New Insights Into the Aging Brain

Feeling Young Could Mean Your Brain is Aging More Slowly

Better Physical Fitness and Lower Aortic Stiffness Key to Slower Brain Aging

Depression Speeds Up Brain Aging

Exploring the Connection Between Diet, Gut Microbes and Cognitive Decline