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
FeaturedNeurology·July 27, 2015·5 min readResistance to Insulin Increases Risk for Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports people with insulin resistance, a feature common in type 2 diabetes, can increase the risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 16, 2015·3 min readHigh Blood Pressure in Midlife Can Negatively Impact Cognition Years LaterAccording to a new study, having high blood pressure in your 50's can impact your brain health and cognitive skills later in life.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 15, 2015·4 min readCognitive Function Improved by Exercise in Older AdultsAccording to a new study, older adults can improve their brain function by raising their fitness levels.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·July 6, 2015·5 min readImmune System Molecule Linked to Age Related Cognitive DeclineBeta-2 microglobulin, a blood-borne molecule, blocks neurogenesis and promotes cognitive decline as we age, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 27, 2015·3 min readNeural Compensation Linked to Better Memory in Old AgeA new study sheds light on how memory can remain efficient despite neural decline associated with aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 5, 2015·5 min readStrokes Age Brain Function by Almost Eight YearsResearchers report that having a stroke ages a person's brain function by almost eight years. The effect is similar across races.Read More
