FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 6, 2021·4 min readA Ten-Minute Run Can Boost Brain ProcessingA ten-minute run increases activation of the bilateral prefrontal cortex, improving mood and cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 30, 2021·3 min readVibration Training for Multiple SclerosisVibration training not only improved physical symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis, but it also improved cognitive functions including memory capacity and executive function.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 28, 2021·3 min readCognitive Function Maintained Among Elderly Who Feel Good About LifeFeeling content in life slows cognitive decline in older adults, a new study reports. Researchers say the odds of older adults developing cognitive impairment and dementia were reduced in those who reported better psychological well-being.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 25, 2021·3 min readAdd It Up: Could This Test Equal a Way to Determine Dementia Risk?A new test reveals an association between poor lifestyle choices and an increased risk of cognitive decline leading to dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 23, 2021·1 min readHow Music Strengthens the BrainLearning music can help fortify neural pathways associated with cognitive function and could help to stave off dementia, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 23, 2021·4 min readHormone Irisin Is Found to Confer Benefits of Exercise on Cognitive FunctionIrisin, a hormone secreted by muscles during exercise, improved cognitive function and lowered levels of inflammation in mouse models. The findings have implications for the development of treatments for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 6, 2021·6 min readDigital Pens Provide New Insight Into Cognitive Testing ResultsPerforming written cognitive tests with a digital pen allowed researchers to identify differences between "thinking" and "writing" times that may be early biomarkers for cognitive and motor decline.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 18, 2021·6 min readHow Childhood Exercise Could Maintain and Promote Cognitive Function in Later LifeChildren who are physically active have higher cognitive function and increased functional connectivity in the brain later in life than those who are less active, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 10, 2021·5 min readMemory Biomarkers Confirm Aerobic Exercise Helps Cognitive Function in Older AdultsResearchers have identified three biomarkers in blood samples that confirm the link between exercise and improved cognitive function in older adults.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 16, 2021·4 min readAnesthetic May Affect Tau Spread in the Brain to Promote Alzheimer’s Disease PathologySevoflurane, an anesthetic, causes tau to leave neurons and enter microglia. This stimulates the production of interleukin-6, leading to inflammation and cognitive impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 11, 2021·5 min readMeditative Practice and Spiritual Wellbeing May Preserve Cognitive Function in AgingKirtan Kriya, a simple meditation practice that centers on psychological and spiritual wellbeing, may help to reduce some Alzheimer's related risk factors and improve cognition in older adults.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 3, 2021·4 min readShort-Term Exposure to Air Pollution May Impede Cognition; Aspirin Could HelpShort-term exposure to air pollution, even lower level pollution from charcoal grills or gridlock traffic, can have a negative impact on cognition. However, taking an NSAID medication, such as aspirin, can help minimize the impact.Read More
