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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 3, 2023·5 min readA Brain Game May Predict Your Risk of InfectionFindings reveal how a person's cognitive performance prior to viral exposure can predict the severity of symptoms once the virus develops.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 7, 2022·5 min readBrains With More Vitamin D Function BetterOlder adults with cognitive decline who have higher levels of vitamin D in their brains had better cognitive function than their peers with lower levels of vitamin D.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 22, 2022·3 min readAntioxidant Flavonols Linked to Slower Memory DeclineIncreasing consumption of food and drinks high in antioxidant flavonols helps slow memory and cognitive decline, a new study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 1, 2022·5 min readLong-Term Study Supports Link Between Inflammation and Cognitive Problems in Older Breast Cancer SurvivorsHigher levels of the inflammatory C-reactive protein were discovered in older breast cancer survivors who experienced cognitive issues. The study is one of the first long-term assessments linking chronic inflammation to cognitive decline in breast cancer survivors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 14, 2022·5 min readBrain Patterns Reveal Why Elderly Drivers Are Prone to Mistaking the Gas Pedal for the Brake PedalOlder people have longer reaction times, slower decision times, and greater activation in brain areas involved in inhibition and task switching. The findings may shed light on why many older drivers mistake the accelerator for the brake pedal.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 8, 2022·3 min readCan Good Dental Health Help Protect Against Cognitive Decline and Dementia?Good dental health can help protect against cognitive decline and dementia. Tooth decay was associated with a 23% increased risk of cognitive decline and a 21% increased risk of dementia.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·September 6, 2022·8 min readObstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer, Decline in Mental Processing, and Increased Blood Clot RiskSufferers of obstructive sleep apnea are at increased risk of developing cancer and thrombosis. In those over 74, OSA was associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 17, 2022·7 min readMusical Tests Can Detect Mental Deterioration in Old AgeA new musical test can help to detect cognitive decline in old age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 14, 2022·5 min readModerate Drinking Linked to Brain Changes and Cognitive DeclineConsuming seven or more units of alcohol per week is associated with increased iron levels in the brain. Higher levels of iron in the brain is linked to increased risk of neurodegenerative disorders and alcohol-related cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·June 28, 2022·5 min readGender Differences in Behaviors Linked to Faster Cognitive DeclineBehavioral changes in men later in life including apathy and having false beliefs was associated with a risk of faster cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·June 17, 2022·5 min readWillingness to Give Away Money Among Older Adults Linked to Cognitive Profile of Early Alzheimer’sWillingness in older people to give more money away appears to correlate with cognitive decline associated with dementia. The findings may explain why many older adults could be more prone to financial exploitation.Read More
