FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 31, 2023·3 min readObesity-Related Neurodegeneration Mimics Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers discovered a correlation between obesity-related neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease pathology. Losing weight, they say, can slow age-related cognitive decline and reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 29, 2023·2 min readInitial Memory Problems Are Linked With a Slower Rate of Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related DementiasInitial memory problems are linked with a slower rate of decline in Alzheimer's disease. Those with symptoms including language difficulties or judgment changes had a more rapid rate of decline than those with memory problems alone.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 26, 2023·6 min readHealthy Lifestyle Linked to Slower Memory Decline in Older AdultsAdopting a healthy lifestyle, in particular, a healthy diet was associated with a slower than average decline in memory over ten years in older adults, even those with the APOE4 Alzheimer's associated genetic variant.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 25, 2023·3 min readEarly Cardiovascular Disease Linked to Worse Brain Health in Middle AgePeople who suffer from cardiovascular disease early in life are more likely to have cognitive and memory problems, and worse brain health during middle age.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 10, 2023·6 min readEarly Retirement Can Accelerate Cognitive DeclineStudy reveals adults who retire early are at greater risk of cognitive decline as they age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 7, 2023·8 min readHow Old Is Your Brain, Really?Deep learning technology can accurately reflect a person's risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease based on brain age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 3, 2023·5 min readA Brain Game May Predict Your Risk of InfectionFindings reveal how a person's cognitive performance prior to viral exposure can predict the severity of symptoms once the virus develops.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 7, 2022·5 min readBrains With More Vitamin D Function BetterOlder adults with cognitive decline who have higher levels of vitamin D in their brains had better cognitive function than their peers with lower levels of vitamin D.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 22, 2022·3 min readAntioxidant Flavonols Linked to Slower Memory DeclineIncreasing consumption of food and drinks high in antioxidant flavonols helps slow memory and cognitive decline, a new study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 1, 2022·5 min readLong-Term Study Supports Link Between Inflammation and Cognitive Problems in Older Breast Cancer SurvivorsHigher levels of the inflammatory C-reactive protein were discovered in older breast cancer survivors who experienced cognitive issues. The study is one of the first long-term assessments linking chronic inflammation to cognitive decline in breast cancer survivors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 14, 2022·5 min readBrain Patterns Reveal Why Elderly Drivers Are Prone to Mistaking the Gas Pedal for the Brake PedalOlder people have longer reaction times, slower decision times, and greater activation in brain areas involved in inhibition and task switching. The findings may shed light on why many older drivers mistake the accelerator for the brake pedal.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 8, 2022·3 min readCan Good Dental Health Help Protect Against Cognitive Decline and Dementia?Good dental health can help protect against cognitive decline and dementia. Tooth decay was associated with a 23% increased risk of cognitive decline and a 21% increased risk of dementia.Read More