FeaturedNeurology·January 31, 2017·2 min readLink Between Sleep and Cognitive Impairment in ElderlyResearchers stress more research needs to be conducted to determine a link between sleep disorders and cognitive impairment in the elderly.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 16, 2017·6 min readLasting Effects of Ministrokes May Contribute to DementiaStudy helps shed light on the impact of microinfarcts.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 22, 2016·3 min readPromising Discovery For A Non-Invasive Early Detection of Alzheimer’sA new paper details a technology that can detect pathological oligomeric forms of tau in Alzheimer's patients through human blood platelets.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 14, 2016·2 min readProtein in Urine Linked to Increased Risk of Memory Problems and DementiaAccording to a new study, protein in urine is associated with a slightly increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 4, 2016·5 min readGenetic Connection Between Parkinson’s and Cognitive DeclineMutations of the GBA gene, a known risk factor for Parkinson's disease, appear to also influence the development of cognitive decline, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 3, 2016·5 min readStanding Up May Unmask Cognitive Deficits in Patients With Parkinson’sAccording to researchers, Parkinson's patients who have a drop in blood pressure when standing exhibit significant cognitive deficits.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 9, 2016·4 min readNew Findings on Physical Activity Could Shape Treatment for Mild Alzheimer’sResearchers reveal physical activity can help improve cognitive function in those with mild Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 21, 2016·2 min readExercise May Help Ward Off Memory DeclineAccording to a new study, exercise may provide a small benefit for elderly people who already are experiencing memory problems.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 10, 2016·5 min readMars Bound Astronauts Face Chronic Dementia Risk From Galactic Cosmic Ray ExposureA new study raises question about the effect extended space flights will have on long term brain health.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 6, 2016·4 min readWomen’s Better Verbal Skills May Mask Early Alzheimer’s SignsVerbal tests for MCI might not pick up symptoms in women until they are further along into the progression of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·October 4, 2016·4 min readCaffeine Could Help Ward Off Dementia In WomenAccording to a new study, higher caffeine intake in women is associated with a reduced risk of developing dementia or cognitive impairment.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 20, 2016·4 min readPotential Signature of Cognitive Function in HIV Patients IdentifiedResearchers have discovered a unique epigenetic footprint in specific immune cells that can identify people with HIV who have impaired cognitive function.Read More
