FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 23, 2021·3 min readMore Seniors May Have Undiagnosed Dementia Than Previously ThoughtNine out of ten older adults who reported symptoms of cognitive decline associated with dementia did not have a clinical diagnosis of neurodegeneration.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·June 23, 2021·5 min readInflammatory Proteins May Slow Cognitive Decline in Aging AdultsHigher levels of two cytokines were associated with slower cognitive decline in aging adults, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 22, 2021·3 min readSelf-Reported Declines in Cognition May Be Linked to Changes in Brain ConnectivitySelf-reported cognitive decline was associated with altered functional connectivity in the hippocampus and dorsal anterior insular, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 14, 2021·3 min readA New Model of Alzheimer’s ProgressionA new model of Alzheimer's progression highlights the link between glial cells, toxic protein buildup, and neurodegeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 11, 2021·4 min readCOVID-19 Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease-Like Cognitive ImpairmentCombining artificial intelligence technology with data sets related to both Alzheimer's and COVID-19, researchers were able to identify a mechanism by which coronavirus can lead to Alzheimer's-like symptoms. The findings add to the growing body of evidence that COVID-19 infection can have lasting effects on brain function.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·June 10, 2021·4 min readCould Naked Mole Rats Hold Key to Curing Cancer and Dementia?Naked mole rats have a unique DNA repair mechanism that prevents them from developing cancers and neurodegenerative disorders, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 10, 2021·5 min readLargescale Brain Epigenetics Study Provides New Insights Into DementiaA new study sheds light on how genes are regulated in dementia. Researchers also identified 84 novel genes linked to dementia.Read More
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
