FeaturedNeurology·December 21, 2015·4 min readPredicting Who May Develop Alzheimer’s, and Who May NotBiochemical differences may predict who will, or will not, develop Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·December 15, 2015·5 min readStress Increases Alzheimer’s Risk in Older PeopleA new study reports stress in older people increases the risk for mild cognitive impairment, a precursor to Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 11, 2015·4 min readModerate Drinking May Reduce Risk of Death in Early Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports on drinking moderate amounts of alcohol daily can prolong lifespan in people with early stage Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 10, 2015·3 min readSinging Beneficial for Memory and Mood in Early Stages of DementiaA new study reports singing is beneficial for working memory, mood and executive function in people with mild or early stage dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 9, 2015·2 min readGut Bacteria Make Pomegranate Metabolites That May Protect Against Alzheimer’sUrolithins, compounds which are created when the gut breaks down polyphenols in pomegranate extract, may protect against Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 9, 2015·3 min readMath Models Could Change Strategies for Tackling Alzheimer’s DiseaseMath models usually applied to physics studies are proving useful in studying the spatial distribution of astocytes in the brain, and are helping to develop new strategies for tackling Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·December 8, 2015·3 min read3D Video Games Can Help Boost Memory FormationResearchers report playing 3D video games can help boost memory formation.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 8, 2015·3 min readAlzheimer’s Accurately Detected By Computerized Language AnalysisA new computerize linguistic approach helps researchers diagnose Alzheimer's disease with more than 82 percent accuracy.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 7, 2015·5 min readProstate Cancer Therapy May Increase Alzheimer’s RiskA new study reports men who take testosterone reducing therapy for prostate cancer have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 7, 2015·2 min readPeople With Negative Beliefs About Aging More Likely To Develop Alzheimer’s SymptomsAccording to a new study, people who have negative beliefs about aging are more likely to have brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 6, 2015·4 min readTotal Recall Sounds Great, But Some Things Should Be ForgottenWhile neuroprosthetics that allow us to remember everything may seem like a great idea, one researcher argues such technology and abilities could have significant problems.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 4, 2015·3 min readLack of Activity Linked to Lower Quality of Life For Dementia PatientsA new study reveals that for those with dementia who live in long term care homes, there is a negative impact on the quality of life due to low levels of participation in activities.Read More
