FeaturedNeuroscience·May 16, 2018·3 min readIntimacy in Later Life Does Not Slow Memory LossA new study reveals there is no link between sexual activity in older adults and slowing the progression of age related cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 14, 2018·4 min readEpigenetic Balance Reinstates Memory in Fly Model of Alzheimer’sA new study reports researchers have successfully reversed memory loss in fly models of Alzheimer's disease by restoring the balance between to enzymes that regulate gene expression.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 8, 2018·4 min readImpaired Brain Pathways May Cause Attention Problems Following StrokeResearchers report the impairment of the right thalamic and caudate prefrontal pathways appear to be associated with attention deficits in patients following a stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 7, 2018·6 min readWhy People Become More Prone to Distraction With AgeA new study reports the locus coerleus, a brain network that controls our ability to focus while under stress, appears to weaken as we age. This may explain why we find it more difficult to focus as we get older.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 30, 2018·4 min readSubjective Memory May Play Role in Signaling Cognitive DeclineA new study reports listening to subjective complaints about memory lapses in people over 60 could help doctors to diagnose the onset of MCI and dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 9, 2018·3 min readOverlapping Mechanisms in HIV Cognitive Disorders and Alzheimer’sA new Journal of Neuroscience study reports elevated levels of BACE1, an enzyme associated with neuronal damage in Alzheimer's disease, were identified in postmortem brain samples of those with HIV.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 15, 2018·3 min readNot Being Aware of Memory Problems Predicts Onset of Alzheimer’sAccording to researchers, those at risk of developing Alzheimer's who lack awareness of their memory declining, have a threefold increased likelihood of developing dementia within two years.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 6, 2018·5 min readMemory Loss Identified Years Before Alzheimer’s Symptoms AppearUCL researchers have developed a new cognitive test able to detect subtle memory problems years before Alzheimer's symptoms develop.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 6, 2018·3 min readBrain Chemical Blamed For Old Age Mental Decline Could Hold Key to Its ReversalResearchers report keeping levels of KYNA low throughout a worm's life can help prevent the onsite of age-related cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 26, 2018·5 min readMIND Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline in Stroke SurvivorsSummary: Rush University Medical Center researchers report the MIND diet can help substantially slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors. Source:...Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 25, 2018·4 min readLifestyle Changes Prevent Cognitive Decline Even in Genetically Susceptible PeopleEven for those genetically susceptible to developing dementia, enhanced lifestyle counselling can help to prevent cognitive decline, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 12, 2018·4 min readWhat Happens When Your Brain’s Support Cells Aren’t So Supportive?Astrocytes may be good targets to prevent, or even reverse, the effects of normal aging, researchers suggest.Read More