NeurosciencePsychology·May 10, 2016·5 min readEating Seafood Once a Week Could Slow Memory LossAccording to a new study, eating seafood and other Omega 3 rich foods at least once a week could help stave off age related memory loss.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·April 21, 2016·5 min readLink Between Cognitive Decline Genes and Healthy AgingResearchers report on a possible link between long term cognitive health and protection from some chronic diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 19, 2016·4 min readCan A Protein Reverse Alzheimer’s Symptoms in One Week?Researchers report IL-33 can reduce memory and cognitive problems associated with Alzheimer's disease within one week of treatment in mice. Additionally, IL-33 can reduce the number and size of amyloid plaques.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 29, 2016·4 min readVascular Brain Injury is Evident in People in Their 40sA new study shows people as young as in their 40s are suffering from stiffening of the arteries, which is associated with structural brain damage implicated in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 24, 2016·3 min readTooth Loss Increases Risk of Dementia and Reduced Cognitive FunctionA new study shows an association between tooth loss and diminished cognitive function in adults.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 22, 2016·3 min readInfrequent Computer Use May Be An Indicator of Early Cognitive DeclineA new study reports on a significant correlation between infrequent daily computer use and smaller hippocampal volume, an indicator of an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 11, 2016·4 min readPhysical Activity Linked to Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk and Greater Gray Matter VolumeOlder adults who are physically active have greater gray matter volume and a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 10, 2016·5 min readGum Disease Linked to Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’sA new study reports on a link between periodontitis and cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 1, 2016·3 min readCognitive Deficits in People With Brain Injury May Be Result of Connectivity DisruptionsResearchers have identified complex brain connectivity patterns in TBI patients that may explain cognitive deficits.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 29, 2016·2 min readRest Up! Less Than 5 Hours Sleep Can Lead to Significant Cognitive DegradationAccording to a new study, even elite students face significant cognitive decline if they sleep less than 5 hours a night for a week or more.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 17, 2016·3 min readLow Dose Exposure to Organochlorine Pesticides Linked to Cognitive ImpairmentA new study reports on increased risk of cognitive impairment in people who were subjected to chronic low dose exposure to certain environmental contaminants.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 17, 2016·4 min readBiomarker for Early Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease IdentifiedA new study reports lower concentrations of α-synuclein in the cerebrospinal fluid of Parkinson's patients is associated with reduced cognitive performance.Read More
