Anesthesia sends neurons down the wrong path in unborn rat babies
In utero exposure to anesthesia appears to disrupt the migration of neurons to developing brain areas critical to language and cognition in rats. ... Read More...
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Moving More in Old Age May Protect Brain From Dementia
According 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...
Emergency and Urgent Hospitalizations Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Researchers 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...
Clinical Trial Testing Vaccine for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer
A 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...
Could Aspirin Help Treat Alzheimer’s?
Researchers say the popular over the counter medication Aspirin could help reduce Alzheimer's related amyloid plaques. ... Read More...
Exploring the Connection Between Diet, Gut Microbes and Cognitive Decline
Researchers 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...
Everyday Activities Associated with More Gray Matter in Brains of Older Adults
Taking part in everyday physical activities, such as housework or gardening, is associated with higher gray matter density in older people, researcher report.... Read More...
MIND Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline in Stroke Survivors
Summary: Rush University Medical Center researchers report the MIND diet can help substantially slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors.Source: Rush Univ... Read More...
Put a Fork in Cognitive Decline: Eating Leafy Greens May Slow Brain Aging by 11 Years
A new study from researchers at Rush University reveals eating one serving of leafy greens a day could help preserve memory and cognitive skills in older people.... Read More...