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Emergency and Urgent Hospitalizations Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 13, 2019

Researchers link urgent hospitalization to an increased rate of cognitive decline in older people not previously diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Decreased Deep Sleep Linked to Early Alzheimer’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 9, 2019

A new study links poor sleep quality in older adults with elevated levels of tau, a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report poor sleep quality later in life may be associated with declining brain health and may be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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The Mysteries of the Super-Ager Revealed

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 4, 2019

Scientific research is helping to unlock the secrets behind why some people live to become super-agers. Researchers propose ways in which we can slow the aging process and extend our life spans.... Read More...

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Losing Neurons May Sometimes Not Be That Bad

Neuroscience NewsDecember 27, 2018

Researchers report that neuron loss in Alzheimer's disease may not be such a bad thing. The study reveals the loss of neurons may be the result of a cell quality control mechanism attempting to protect the brain from the accumulation of malfunctioning neurons.... Read More...

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Orange Juice, Leafy Greens and Berries Tied to Decreased Memory Loss in Men

Neuroscience NewsNovember 23, 2018

Study reports 34% of men who consumed more leafy vegetables, and 47% who regularly drank orange juice were less likely to develop poor cognitive skills than those who did not. ... Read More...

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Playing High School Football Changes the Teenage Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 19, 2018

Researchers say a single season of playing high school football is all it takes to cause microscopic alterations to the structure of the brain. ... Read More...

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Neck Scan Could Predict Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s Risk

Neuroscience NewsNovember 13, 2018

Researchers say a quick scan of blood vessels in the neck during mid life may help to predict those at risk of dementia up to ten years before symptoms appear. ... Read More...

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Cannabis Compound THC May Improve Memory in Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsNovember 12, 2018

Researchers say THC can impair or improve memory depending on age and disease. Findings suggest, in Alzheimer's disease, the cannabis compound can help improve memory and mitigate some of the symptoms of the disease. ... 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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Drinking Coffee May Reduce Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Risks

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

According to researchers, drinking coffee could reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The study reports dark roasted coffee appears to have better neuroprotective qualities than light roasts.... Read More...

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Hippocampus Yields Clues to Treatment Strategies for Cognitive Deficits in Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsOctober 17, 2018

Researchers report hippocampal plasticity can be improved by aerobic exercise and memory retraining for those with MS.... Read More...

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Previous Motherhood Could Affect Hormone Therapy’s Ability to Prevent Memory Loss

Neuroscience NewsOctober 14, 2018

A new study reports mother rats who received hormone replacement therapy responded worse to memory and spatial learning tasks than those who had not given birth. Researchers suggest a woman's reproductive history could impact how the brain responds to hormones later in life.... Read More...

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Psychology

Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia

Differences Among Neurons that Coincide with Psychiatric Conditions

Emergency and Urgent Hospitalizations Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Decreased Deep Sleep Linked to Early Alzheimer’s Disease

The Mysteries of the Super-Ager Revealed

Losing Neurons May Sometimes Not Be That Bad

Orange Juice, Leafy Greens and Berries Tied to Decreased Memory Loss in Men

Playing High School Football Changes the Teenage Brain

Neck Scan Could Predict Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s Risk

Cannabis Compound THC May Improve Memory in Alzheimer’s

New Insights Into the Aging Brain

Drinking Coffee May Reduce Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Risks

Hippocampus Yields Clues to Treatment Strategies for Cognitive Deficits in Multiple Sclerosis

Previous Motherhood Could Affect Hormone Therapy’s Ability to Prevent Memory Loss