FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 9, 2022·3 min readPeople With a High Omega-3 DHA Level in Their Blood Are at 49% Lower Risk of Alzheimer’sPeople with higher levels of omega-3 DHA in their blood are 49% less likely to develop dementia than those with lower levels. Researchers say adding additional omega-3 DHA to the diet, especially in those with the Alzheimer's associated Apoe4 gene, could slow the development and progress of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 9, 2022·4 min readSocial Isolation Is Directly Associated With Later DementiaSocial isolation has been directly linked to structural changes in brain areas associated with memory and cognitive function. Researchers report socially isolated people are 26% more likely to develop dementia later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·June 6, 2022·2 min readBrain Wave Sleep Data Can Predict Future Health OutcomesBrain wave data collected during sleep predicts the future incidences of 11 health-related outcomes, including dementia, cardiovascular health, psychological disorders, and mortality.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·June 5, 2022·6 min readYou’ve Likely Heard of the Brain’s Gray Matter – Here’s Why the White Matter Is Important TooWhite matter may be the key to understanding dementia, TBI, and numerous other neurological disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·June 4, 2022·2 min readIncreased Risk of Dementia and Depression in Rheumatoid ArthritisPeople suffering from rheumatoid arthritis are 1.2 times more likely to develop depression. Additionally, the risk of developing dementia increased by 2-3% every 5 years following a diagnosis of RA.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 30, 2022·4 min readHow Cranberries Could Improve Memory and Ward off DementiaOlder adults who consumed cranberries frequently as part of their diet saw improvements in episodic memory, neural function, and brain perfusion. Cranberry consumption was also linked to a significant decrease in LDL cholesterol. Findings reveal adding cranberries to the diet helps to improve memory and could protect against dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 28, 2022·6 min readBoosting Brain Function in Later Life Through SingingSinging in a social group such as a choir may help protect cognitive function and treat aphasia in older adults.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 22, 2022·4 min readTreating Sleep Apnea Can Improve Memory in People With Cognitive DeclineUsing CPAP to treat sleep apnea could help improve cognitive decline symptoms in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 20, 2022·5 min readBrain Mechanism Tied to Age-Related Memory Loss DiscoveredResearchers have identified a mechanism that occurs within the CA3 region of the hippocampus that appears to be responsible for a common type of age-related memory loss.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 16, 2022·3 min readGood Sleep Continuity Leads to Better Days for People With DementiaSleep continuity, in addition to sleep quality, can determine how a person with dementia will experience their symptoms the next day.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 14, 2022·6 min readCombination of ‘Feelings’ and Measurements Suggest Alzheimer’s in the Early StageA combination of patient-reported subjective cognitive impairment and measurable clinical symptoms, such as amyloid-beta accumulation in the cerebrospinal fluid, may help in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 12, 2022·5 min readHealthy Habits May Improve Longevity and Prevent Alzheimer’s DiseaseHealthy eating, daily exercise, reducing alcohol consumption, and not smoking not only lead to a longer life, but they can also reduce Alzheimer's risk for those with genetic risk factors.Read More
