Study Finds Ethnoracial Differences in Alzheimer’s
A new study reveals Hispanic Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease tend to survive significantly longer with the condition than people from other ethnoracial groups. ... Read More...
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Obese Mice Lose Anxiety When ‘Zombie Cells’ Exit the Brain
According to researchers, obese mice have increased levels of senescent cells in their brains, and these cells contribute to anxiety. Using senolytics to clear the cells helps to reduce anxiety related behaviors.... Read More...
Zombie Cells Found in Mouse Brains Prior To Cognitive Loss
Researchers report senescent, or Zombie, cells accumulate in certain neurons prior to cognitive loss. By preventing accumulation of these cells, researchers were able to diminish apoptosis, memory loss and tau aggregation.... Read More...
Hot Flashes Can Last Longer Than You Think
A new study reveals women can experience vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause long after other symptoms of menopause have ceased and well into old age.... Read More...
“Tickling” the Brain with Electrical Stimulation Improves Memory
Low intensity electrical stimulation to specific brain areas can help to improve short term verbal memory, researchers report.... Read More...
Try Exercise to Improve Memory and Thinking
New guidelines recommend twice weekly exercise for people with mild cognitive impairment to improve memory and cognition.... Read More...
Genes Fueling Neuroblastoma Spread Identified
A new study reveals how LMO1 works wih the MYCN gene to fuel the spread of neuroblastoma brain cancer.... Read More...
Increased Risk For Melanoma in Parkinson’s Patients
A new study reveals people with Parkinson's disease face a higher risk of developing melanoma skin cancer, and vice versa, than those without the diseases. Parkinson's patients were 4 times more likely to develop skin cancer than those without the movement impairing disease. Additionally, people diagnosed with melanoma were at a fourfold risk of developing Parkinson's.... Read More...
Study Offers Answers on Life Expectancy For Those With Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia
A new study reveals information about life expectancy for those with Parkinson's and other synucleinopathies.... Read More...
Man Moves Paralyzed Legs Using Device That Stimulates Spinal Cord
A new study reports researchers have successfully used electrical stimulation on the spinal cord of a paralyzed patient to allow him to stand, move his legs and make stepping motions.... Read More...
Mental Activities May Protect Against Mild Cognitive Impairment
A new study reports engaging in activities that are mentally stimulating can help to stave off the onset of mild cognitive impairment. ... Read More...
High School Football Players, 1956-1970, Did Not Have Increase of Neurodegenerative Diseases
Compared to players of other varsity sports, researchers did not identify an increased risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases in people who played high school football between 1956 and 1970.... Read More...