FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 9, 2019·5 min readDecreased Deep Sleep Linked to Early Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study links poor sleep quality in older adults with elevated levels of tau, a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report poor sleep quality later in life may be associated with declining brain health and may be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 8, 2016·5 min readExercise During Middle Age Could Protect Against Memory Loss LaterA 20 year study finds regular exercise during mid-life appears to be a key protector against memory decline in later years.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·October 27, 2019·4 min readVitamin B12 deficiency: what is Pernicious anemia, and why can it be so dangerous?Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune disorder associated with vitamin B12 deficiency. The condition not only affects physical health, it also has a detrimental effect on the mental health of many who suffer from the condition.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 23, 2018·5 min readOrange Juice, Leafy Greens and Berries Tied to Decreased Memory Loss in MenStudy reports 34% of men who consumed more leafy vegetables, and 47% who regularly drank orange juice were less likely to develop poor cognitive skills than those who did not.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·June 22, 2016·5 min readHow a Woman With Amnesia Defies Conventional Wisdom About MemoryStudy reveals skills related memory persists in a patient with amnesia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 24, 2015·5 min readNew Class of Cancer Drugs May Induce Memory Loss in MiceAccording to a new study, a new class of cancer drugs appears to affect memory in mice.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 4, 2016·5 min read“Use it or Lose it” to Defend Against Memory LossResearchers report a on a correlation between higher levels of NPTX2 and better brain volume and memory.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 12, 2021·2 min readStudy Showing How the Brain Retrieves Facts and May Help People With Memory ProblemsA shared set of brain regions play a vital role in the retrieval of weak memories.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 26, 2023·6 min readHealthy Lifestyle Linked to Slower Memory Decline in Older AdultsAdopting a healthy lifestyle, in particular, a healthy diet was associated with a slower than average decline in memory over ten years in older adults, even those with the APOE4 Alzheimer's associated genetic variant.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 31, 2016·4 min readHow Long Term Memories are ErasedResearchers believe they may have uncovered vital clues as to how long term memories may be erased.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 17, 2013·3 min readScientists Reverse Memory Loss in Animal Brain CellsUsing the nerve cells of sea snails, researchers reverse memory loss by determining when cells were primed for learning. Retraining cells with the use of an optimized training schedule helped compensate for memory loss.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 15, 2022·4 min readCOVID-19 on the Brain: Neurological Symptoms Persist in Majority of Long-HaulersSix months following COVID-19 infection, two-thirds of patients still experienced neurological symptoms including headaches, memory impairment, and decreased concentration that impacted their quality of life.Read More
