FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 19, 2015·4 min readExercise May Help Reverse Neurodegeneration in Early Stage Alzheimer’sA new study reports older adults who improved their fitness through moderate intensity exercise increased cortical thickness.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedPsychology·October 12, 2015·6 min readImproving Attention and Memory in Childhood Cancer Survivors with Computerized Cognitive TrainingA new study reports computerized cognitive training is beneficial in improving memory and other cognitive skills for children who have survived cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 5, 2015·3 min readMicroglia Plays Crucial Role in Early Progression of Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports researchers discovered that tau fibrils spread with the help on microglia in early stages of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 2, 2015·2 min readExercising on Treadmill Improves Cognitive Performance in Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports exercising on a treadmill can improve cognitive performance in late stage Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·September 30, 2015·4 min readAntipsychotics May Increase Death Risk in People with Parkinson’s Disease PsychosisAccording to a new study, antipsychotic medications could increase the risk of death in patients with Parkinson's disease psychosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 14, 2015·6 min readLow Vitamin D Levels Associated with Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s in Older PeopleAccording to a new study, vitamin D deficiency in elderly people is highly correlated with accelerated cognitive decline and memory loss, two symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 11, 2015·5 min readResveratrol Appears to Stabilize Alzheimer’s Disease BiomarkerA new study reports high doses of resveratrol taken long term in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease appears to impact a biomarker that usually declines as the disease progresses.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 3, 2015·5 min readMechanism for Unhealthy Brain Aging Associated with Alzheimer’s IdentifiedResearchers report they have discovered a link between unhealthy brain aging and a protein responsible for regulating calcium.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 25, 2015·6 min readOmega 3 Supplements Do Not Slow Cognitive Decline, Study ReportsA new study reports the dietary supplement Omega 3 does not slow cognitive decline in older people, especially if they already have preexisting cognitive problems.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 4, 2015·4 min readMIND Diet Decreases Alzheimer’s Risk and Slows Brain AgingA new study reports the MIND diet can help reduce risks for developing Alzheimer's disease and may also slow brain aging by almost eight years.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 28, 2015·4 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Could be Predicted by Specific Cardiovascular Risk FactorsResearchers focus on gray matter volume on three areas of the brain. Findings suggest cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity and diabetes could be early indicators for Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·July 27, 2015·4 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Memory Loss Accelerated by DeliriumResearchers report of accelerated cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease patient who also exhibit signs of delirium.Read More