FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 26, 2020·3 min read160 Genes Linked to Brain Shrinkage in Study of 45,000 AdultsResearchers have identified 160 genes linked to brain shrinkage in adults. The genes appear to be involved in brain development, vascular and neurodegenerative diseases, and some psychiatric conditions.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 13, 2019·4 min readAn extra burger meal a day eats the brain awayNeurodegeneration sets in earlier for those with unhealthy diets and lifestyle choices.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 16, 2018·4 min readBetter Diet May Prevent Brain Shrinkage in Older AdultsOlder adults who eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, fish and nuts have greater brain volume, a new study reveals. Researchers say diet can influence brain shrinkage and the development of neurodegenerative diseases as we age.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 2, 2017·4 min readMiddle Age Inflammation Linked to Brain Shrinkage Decades LaterAccording to a new study, people who have inflammation biomarkers in their blood during middle age are more likely to have increased brain shrinkage as they grow older. Researchers report the brain cell loss associated with inflammation was most prevalent in areas affected in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·April 4, 2017·4 min readSuperAger Brains Shrink More Slowly Than Peers’ BrainsTypical agers lose brain volume twice as fast as SuperAgers, a new study reports.Read More
