FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 19, 2022·6 min readHow the Human Brain Drains FluidA new study of the recently discovered brain's lymphatic system may shed new light on various brain diseases and how fluid drainage may play a role.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 12, 2022·5 min readHealthy Habits May Improve Longevity and Prevent Alzheimer’s DiseaseHealthy eating, daily exercise, reducing alcohol consumption, and not smoking not only lead to a longer life, but they can also reduce Alzheimer's risk for those with genetic risk factors.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 26, 2022·4 min readAlzheimer’s and Daytime Napping Linked in New ResearchStudy reveals a bi-directional link between daytime napping and cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers say longer, more frequent napping was associated with worse cognition after one year, and worse cognition was linked to longer and more frequent daytime naps.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 22, 2021·3 min readNasal Drugs Show Promise for Slowing Parkinson’s Disease ProgressionTwo new intranasal drugs slow inflammation and stop the spread of alpha-synuclein in mouse models of Parkinson's disease. The drug also improved gait and balance in the animals. If the results are able to be replicated in humans, researchers say the drugs could be hailed as a "remarkable advance" in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 21, 2021·4 min readMIND Diet Linked to Better Cognitive PerformanceStudy reports the MIND diet may help reduce a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and help maintain cognition in older adults.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 9, 2021·5 min readIncluding Unhealthy Foods May Diminish Positive Effects of an Otherwise Healthy DietAdding more foods associated with the Western diet may impede the cognitive benefits of the Mediterranean diet.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 12, 2019·4 min readAnesthesia sends neurons down the wrong path in unborn rat babiesIn utero exposure to anesthesia appears to disrupt the migration of neurons to developing brain areas critical to language and cognition in rats.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 18, 2019·4 min readMoving More in Old Age May Protect Brain From DementiaAccording to researchers, older adults who move more than average may be better protected from dementia symptoms. The study reports physical activity helps maintain cognitive skills when there are signs of Alzheimer's pathology in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 13, 2019·3 min readEmergency and Urgent Hospitalizations Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline in Older AdultsResearchers link urgent hospitalization to an increased rate of cognitive decline in older people not previously diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·September 28, 2018·4 min readClinical Trial Testing Vaccine for Glioblastoma Brain CancerA new clinical trial will test whether an experimental vaccine can help patients' immune systems to stop the spread of deadly glioblastoma brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 2, 2018·4 min readCould Aspirin Help Treat Alzheimer’s?Researchers say the popular over the counter medication Aspirin could help reduce Alzheimer's related amyloid plaques.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 14, 2018·3 min readExploring the Connection Between Diet, Gut Microbes and Cognitive DeclineResearchers believe their new study will provide a mechanistic understanding of how our microbiome and diets can impact the development of Alzheimer's disease. The study will aim to provide evidence of possible diet induced effects on gut bacteria, which could influence age associated cognitive decline.Read More
