FeaturedNeurology·December 22, 2014·5 min readNew Non-Invasive Method Can Detect Alzheimer’s Disease EarlyNeuroimaging technology shows brain toxins associated with Alzheimer's disease in living animals for the first time, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 16, 2014·2 min readStudy Reports Depression in Dementia More Common in Community CarePeople with dementia who receive community care have higher instances of depression than those living in care homes, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 3, 2014·4 min readTBI can Disrupt Glymphatic System and Accelerate DementiaA new study reports TBI can disrupt the function of the glymphatic system, causing a build up of toxic proteins in the brain and accelerating neurodegeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 1, 2014·3 min readTeam Develops Drug to Reduce Side Effects of ‘Binge Drinking’Researchers develop a new compound which helps reduce the harmful side effects of binge drinking.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 25, 2014·2 min readResearchers Shed New Light on the Genetics of Memory PerformanceA new study takes significant steps in understanding how poor memory performance can be inherited.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 18, 2014·3 min readMechanisms That Make “Mexican Waves” in the Brain are Revealed by ScientistsOscillating vibrations of inhibitory neurons could play a key role in cognitive function, researchers propose.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 13, 2014·6 min readNew Alzheimer’s Related Memory Disorder IdentifiedResearchers have defined and established a criteria for a new neurodegenerative disease which closely resembles Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 11, 2014·3 min readAnxiety Can Accelerate Conversion to Alzheimer’s for People with MCIAnxiety can accelerate the development of Alzheimer's disease in some patients with mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 23, 2014·4 min readWhy People with Down Syndrome Invariably Develop Alzheimer’s DiseaseStudy reveals how the SNX27 protein regulates the generation of beta amyloid.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 22, 2014·2 min readLight Alcohol Consumption During Later Life Associated With Better Episodic MemoryModerate alcohol consumption in people over the age of 60 is linked to greater hippocampal volume and better episodic memory, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 22, 2014·2 min readGait and Dementia Link ConfirmedA new study reports on a definitive link between gait and early changes in cognitive function in Parkinson's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 10, 2014·2 min readExercise Key to Warding off DementiaResearchers report exercise is key to helping protect against developing dementia later in life.Read More