FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 8, 2021·3 min readWeak Brain Waves May Warn of Age-Related Neurodegenerative DiseasePeople diagnosed with Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment had weaker gamma wave activation in their brains than their peers without the neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·June 8, 2021·4 min readHarnessing Healthy Behaviors to Prevent DementiaMaking small lifestyle changes, such as improving diet, exercising, enjoying social activities, and reducing blood pressure, can reduce the risk of developing dementia in older people with certain risk factors.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 7, 2021·2 min readNew Drug to Halt Dementia After Multiple Head InjuriesBlocking substance P following a head injury can prevent tau protein tangles from forming in the brain and lower the risk for CTE and other head injury associated dementias.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 7, 2021·3 min readFDA Grants Accelerated Approval for Alzheimer’s Drug – AduhelmAduhelm, a new drug that appears to reduce amyloid plaques in the brain, is the first new Alzheimer's disease medication to be approved since 2003, and is the first drug that targets the fundamental pathology of the disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 1, 2021·4 min readHealthy Lifestyle Linked to Better Cognition for Oldest Adults, Regardless of Genetic RiskAdults over 80 who maintained a healthy lifestyle, including exercise and diet, had a lower risk of cognitive decline, even if they had genetic risk factors for dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 30, 2021·5 min readTooth Loss May Affect Ability to Carry Out Everyday TasksOlder adults with more natural teeth are better able to carry out simple everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning compared to those who have lost their teeth, a new study reports. Researchers found a causal link between tooth loss and functional capacity in older adults. Tooth loss was also associated with a decline in social activity.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 28, 2021·4 min readBlood Oxygen Levels Could Explain Why Memory Loss Is an Early Alzheimer’s SymptomDecreased blood flow and blood oxygen levels to the hippocampus may explain symptoms of memory loss associated with Alzheimer's. Researchers say increasing hippocampal blood flow could reverse or protect against symptoms of the neurodegenerative disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 27, 2021·6 min readChanges in How Cholesterol Breaks Down in the Body May Accelerate Progression of DementiaDisruptions in how the body converts cholesterol into bile acids may play a key role in the development of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 27, 2021·3 min readSleep Warning for Older Men: Sleep Changes May Signal Cognitive DeclineChanges in sleep patterns in older men have been linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 19, 2021·6 min readA Complex Link Between Body Mass Index and Alzheimer’sWhile there is an association between obesity during midlife and an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, researchers say the link doesn't necessarily extend into later life. A new study revealed higher genetic risk for Alzheimer's and lower BMI, especially in older men, was linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and predicted the disease progression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·May 19, 2021·6 min readNew Insight Into Protein Production in Brain Could Help Tackle DementiaResearchers have identified a layer of genetic material involved in controlling the production of tau in the brain. The material is part of a larger family of non-coding genes that regulate and control other brain proteins associated with neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, and PSP. The findings could lead to the development of new therapeutics to treat a range of neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 18, 2021·4 min readScientists Map Gene Changes Underlying Brain and Cognitive Decline in AgingA new mathematical model delves into the biological changes that occur in both the aging brain and brains with neurodegenerative disorders. The implications lay forth a new path into developing therapies for neurodegenerative disorders that affect cognition.Read More
