FeaturedNeurology·October 24, 2016·5 min readIncreasing Muscle Strength Can Improve Brain FunctionImproving muscle strength can also improve brain function in those with MCI, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 7, 2016·6 min readDifferent Brain Atrophy Patterns May Explain Variability in Alzheimer’s SymptomsA new neuroimaging study finds many Alzheimer's patients and those at risk of developing the disease show a combination of atrophy factors.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 6, 2016·4 min readWomen’s Better Verbal Skills May Mask Early Alzheimer’s SignsVerbal tests for MCI might not pick up symptoms in women until they are further along into the progression of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·September 26, 2016·4 min readAlzheimer’s Manifests Differently in Hispanic PeopleA new study reports Hispanic people not only tend to develop symptoms of Alzheimer's earlier than other racial groups, they also show earlier manifestations of neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 1, 2016·4 min readMaking Memories Stronger and More Precise During AgingResearchers report on the mechanism by which new neurons are able to sharpen memories.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 25, 2016·3 min readPoor Balance in Older People May Signal Elevated Dementia RiskA new study reports poor physical performance is linked to an increased risk for developing dementia in people aged 90 and older.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 11, 2016·6 min readStudy Finds Link Between TBI and Parkinson’s, But Not Alzheimer’sAccording to a new study, people with a history of TBI are at an increased risk for developing some neurodegenerative diseases later in life. However, TBI's don't appear to be linked to a higher risk for Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 6, 2016·5 min readArtificial Intelligence May Aid in Alzheimer’s DiagnosisResearchers have coupled machine learning with neuroimaging to detect early forms of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 5, 2016·4 min readSimple and Brief Test to Screen For Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer’sResearchers report the K-D test may be an appropriate method to screen for MCI.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 5, 2016·5 min readCellular Vessels Predict Likelihood of Developing DementiaFindings provide a quicker and less invasive way to identify impending cognitive decline and begin treatment before dementia is established.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 22, 2016·4 min readChanges in Blood Flow in The Brain Earliest Feature of Alzheimer’sStudy reveals changes in blood flow to different brain areas may be the earliest sign of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 16, 2016·6 min readMemory Loss Reversed in 10 Alzheimer’s PatientsResearchers report the results of MRI scans and psychological testing show marked improvements in memory for ten Alzheimer's patients following treatments with programmatic and personalized therapy.Read More
