FeaturedPsychology·June 5, 2015·4 min readAge Related Memory Loss Put To The TestA new study reports that while the ability to recall specific details may diminish with age, other types of memories may not.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 3, 2015·3 min readYour Blood Type May Help Protect You From Cognitive DeclineA new study reports people who have the O blood type have greater grey matter volume, which helps protect against Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 14, 2015·5 min readMeaningful Social Engagement Could Prevent Brain Atrophy and Improve Memory in Older PeopleAccording to a new study, embarking in civic activities may reverse normal brain shrinkage associated with aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 12, 2015·2 min readUltrasound Technology Can Be Used to Treat Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccording to researchers, using non-invasive ultrasound technology can be used to treat memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 6, 2015·5 min readThe Rise and Fall of Cognitive SkillsDifferent components of fluid intelligence peak at different ages, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 7, 2014·4 min readResearch Shows Easy to Walk Communities Can Blunt Cognitive DeclineLiving in a neighborhood considered to have good walkability factors can help slow cognitive decline in older adults, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 22, 2014·4 min readHuman Skin Cells Reprogrammed Directly into Brain CellsResearchers describe a new way to convert human skin cells into specific brain cells which are affected by Huntington's, which bypasses the stem cell phase.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 22, 2014·2 min readGait and Dementia Link ConfirmedA new study reports on a definitive link between gait and early changes in cognitive function in Parkinson's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 10, 2014·2 min readExercise Key to Warding off DementiaResearchers report exercise is key to helping protect against developing dementia later in life.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 8, 2014·3 min readInsomnia Among Older Adults May Be Tied to Sleep Quality, Not DurationA new study reports insomnia, especially in older people, stems from the quality of rest a person gets and not the overall amount of sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 7, 2014·3 min readMRI Technique Detects Evidence of Cognitive Decline Before Symptoms AppearAccording to a new study, an MRI technique can detect signs of cognitive decline in the brain before symptoms appear.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 30, 2014·7 min readMemory Loss Associated with Alzheimer’s Reversed for First TimeA new study suggests memory loss in Alzheimer's patients may be reversed.Read More
