FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 9, 2021·1 min readElemental Copper and Iron Found Within the Brains of Deceased Alzheimer’s PatientsResearchers found tiny deposits of elemental copper and iron in the brains of Alzheimer's patients. The findings may shed new light on how these elemental metals contribute to Alzheimer's development and progression.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 9, 2021·4 min readHaving Trouble Falling Asleep Predicts Cognitive Impairment in Later LifePeople who have trouble falling asleep at night are at increased risk of cognitive decline within fourteen years compared to those with other forms of insomnia, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 8, 2021·2 min readPeople Who Have Trouble Sleeping Are at a Higher Risk of Dying, Especially DiabeticsSleep disruptions have been linked to a higher risk of death, especially in those with type 2 diabetes. Researchers found those with type 2 diabetes who reported frequent sleep disruptions, were 87% more likely to die of any cause than those without diabetes or sleep disturbances. Additionally, those with diabetes and sleep disruptions were 12% more die over a nine-year period than those with diabetes alone.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 8, 2021·4 min readDefying Body Clock Linked to Depression and Lower WellbeingA new, large-scale study reveals people whose sleep patterns go against their natural circadian rhythm are more likely to develop symptoms of depression and report a decrease in wellbeing.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 8, 2021·7 min readOvercoming ProcrastinationResearchers reveal how you can overcome procrastination and regain motivation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 8, 2021·4 min readImmune Cell Behavior That Plays a Key Role in Alzheimer’s Disease DiscoveredSustained microglia activation leads to the cells becoming senescent. This leads to an accelerated accumulation of amyloid in the brain, influencing the early stages of Alzheimer's development.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 8, 2021·3 min readWeak Brain Waves May Warn of Age-Related Neurodegenerative DiseasePeople diagnosed with Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment had weaker gamma wave activation in their brains than their peers without the neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 8, 2021·4 min readFirst Glimpse of Brains Retrieving Mistaken Memories ObservedRat study reveals place cells in the hippocampus have the same patterns of activity whether they correctly, or incorrectly recall a memory. However, when the memory is incorrect, the activity begins later and is slower.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·June 8, 2021·4 min readHarnessing Healthy Behaviors to Prevent DementiaMaking small lifestyle changes, such as improving diet, exercising, enjoying social activities, and reducing blood pressure, can reduce the risk of developing dementia in older people with certain risk factors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 8, 2021·4 min readSugar Overload May Be a Recipe for Long-Term ProblemsHigher sugar diets during childhood increase the risk for obesity, cognitive impairments, and attention deficits as adults, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 8, 2021·5 min readHow Taking Short Breaks May Help Our Brains Learn New SkillsThe resting brain repeatedly and rapidly replays faster memories of what a person has recently learned and practiced. The more a person replays the memory during rest, the better they become during subsequent sessions where they practice their newly learned skill.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 7, 2021·6 min readSimple Blood Test Can Accurately Reveal Underlying NeurodegenerationNfL, a single biomarker in the blood, can accurately predict the presence of underlying neurodegenerative disorders, such as FTD and ALS, in people with cognitive problems.Read More
