FeaturedNeuroscience·April 23, 2023·6 min readUnderstanding the Importance of “Brain Age”Researchers from Monash University are investigating the age of the brain, which may not always match the age of its host. Their work aims to unravel this mystery from different perspectives.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 21, 2023·4 min readBrain Decline Comes Later Than Previously ThoughtBrain decline begins during our 30s and 40s, and not at age 25 as previously believed, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 17, 2023·6 min readDual-Task Walking Performance May Be an Early Indicator of Accelerated Brain AgingThe ability to dual-task walk and talk begins to decline around the age of 55. This decline is a result of changes to cognition and underlying brain function rather than due to physical changes associated with aging.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 22, 2023·5 min readAny Regular Physical Activity at Any Age Linked to Better Brain Function in Later LifeAt any age, regular exercise or physical activity helps to maintain brain function during old age. However, maintaining a frequent workout schedule throughout life was linked to better mental acuity, memory, and cognition later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 18, 2023·5 min readFresh Insights Into Inflammation and Aging BrainsStudy sheds new light on the link between brain inflammation and cognitive impairment associated with aging. Findings suggest the connection may be the result of a cellular chain reaction.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 9, 2023·4 min readBrain Aging in People With SchizophreniaAdvanced brain aging may explain why, on average, people with schizophrenia have a significantly reduced life span.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 7, 2023·8 min readHow Old Is Your Brain, Really?Deep learning technology can accurately reflect a person's risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease based on brain age.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 6, 2022·4 min readSevere COVID-19 Linked With Molecular Signatures of Brain AgingGene usage in the brains of those who suffered severe COVID-19 infections was similar to that observed in the aging brain. Researchers say COVID-19 is associated with molecular signatures of brain aging.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 22, 2022·6 min readElectronic Comparison of MRI Brain Images Accurately Determines Biological AgeUsing artificial neural networks to analyze neuroimaging data, researchers are able to accurately determine biological age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 28, 2022·5 min readPoor Heart Health Predicts Premature Brain AgingWorse cardiovascular health at age 36 can predict a higher brain age and associated cognitive problems later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 5, 2022·5 min readCOVID-19 Infection in Crucial Brain Regions May Lead To Accelerated Brain AgingThe effects of COVID-19 infection on neurological health are becoming more apparent. A new study reveals COVID-19 can predispose people to irreversible neurological conditions, accelerate brain aging, and increase the risk of stroke and brain bleeds.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 28, 2022·6 min readBoosting Brain Function in Later Life Through SingingSinging in a social group such as a choir may help protect cognitive function and treat aphasia in older adults.Read More
