Dementia perceived as "illness" rather than aging symptom can lower mood

by Louise Vennells,University of ExeterPeople who perceive dementia symptoms as an illness feel more negative than those who see it as an inevitable part of getting older, a new study indicates.

Updated on: February 28,2024

Dementia perceived as "illness" rather than aging symptom can lower mood

by Louise Vennells,University of ExeterPeople who perceive dementia symptoms as an illness feel more negative than those who see it as an inevitable part of getting older, a new study indicates.

Updated on:February 28,2024

Experimental study in rats and humans show cognitive effort whets the appetite for reward

by PNAS NexusEffects of cognitive effort without rest on cocaine self-administration. Experimental design (A), time course (B) and average in the last 3 days of self-administration (C) of number of in

Updated on: November 07,2024

Experimental study in rats and humans show cognitive effort whets the appetite for reward

by PNAS NexusEffects of cognitive effort without rest on cocaine self-administration. Experimental design (A), time course (B) and average in the last 3 days of self-administration (C) of number of in

Updated on:November 07,2024

Revealing roles of dementia proteins in normal memory

by Flinders UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:The EMBO Journal(2022). DOI: 10.15252/embj.2021110242New research has revealed how the tau protein, a critical element in the formatio

Updated on: July 01,2024

Revealing roles of dementia proteins in normal memory

by Flinders UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:The EMBO Journal(2022). DOI: 10.15252/embj.2021110242New research has revealed how the tau protein, a critical element in the formatio

Updated on:July 01,2024

Alzheimer's progression tied to stress-induced microglial lipid release

byCUNY Advanced Science Research CenterElectron micrographs show typical microglia in the prefrontal cortex of a 92-year-old healthy female (left) and dark microglia of a 91-year-old female pati

Updated on: January 18,2025

Alzheimer's progression tied to stress-induced microglial lipid release

byCUNY Advanced Science Research CenterElectron micrographs show typical microglia in the prefrontal cortex of a 92-year-old healthy female (left) and dark microglia of a 91-year-old female pati

Updated on:January 18,2025

Genes that may protect against dementia

by Ricki Lewis, Phd,Public Library of Science"Survival of the fittest" is one of the most misunderstood terms in biology. Evoking images of physical prowess, it actually refers to an i

Updated on: February 27,2024

Genes that may protect against dementia

by Ricki Lewis, Phd,Public Library of Science"Survival of the fittest" is one of the most misunderstood terms in biology. Evoking images of physical prowess, it actually refers to an i

Updated on:February 27,2024

It takes two to tango: An interpersonal perspective on autism

by Béatrice St-Cyr-Leroux,University of Montreala. Experimental setting of the double video system and dual-EEG recording. b. example of an experimental run. Credit:Social Neuroscience&nbs

Updated on: October 16,2024

It takes two to tango: An interpersonal perspective on autism

by Béatrice St-Cyr-Leroux,University of Montreala. Experimental setting of the double video system and dual-EEG recording. b. example of an experimental run. Credit:Social Neuroscience&nbs

Updated on:October 16,2024

Brain-inspired neural networks reveal insights into biological basis of relational learning

Updated on: February 28,2025

Brain-inspired neural networks reveal insights into biological basis of relational learning

Updated on:February 28,2025

Top researchers advocate united actions to fight Alzheimer's disease

by Karolinska InstitutetTo meet the challenge of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, a concerted effort and long-term economic commitment is needed, according to a new expert report by i

Updated on: February 28,2024

Top researchers advocate united actions to fight Alzheimer's disease

by Karolinska InstitutetTo meet the challenge of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, a concerted effort and long-term economic commitment is needed, according to a new expert report by i

Updated on:February 28,2024

Neuro/psych diagnoses prevalent in children with medical complexity

by Elana GotkineChildren with medical complexity (CMC) often have neurodevelopmental and mental health diagnoses, which are associated with increased health care utilization, according to a study&nbsp

Updated on: August 08,2024

Neuro/psych diagnoses prevalent in children with medical complexity

by Elana GotkineChildren with medical complexity (CMC) often have neurodevelopmental and mental health diagnoses, which are associated with increased health care utilization, according to a study&nbsp

Updated on:August 08,2024

New study reveals incidence of dementia may be declining

by Boston University Medical CenterDespite the concern of an explosion of dementia cases in an aging population over the next few decades, a new study, based on data from the Framingham Heart Stu

Updated on: February 27,2024

New study reveals incidence of dementia may be declining

by Boston University Medical CenterDespite the concern of an explosion of dementia cases in an aging population over the next few decades, a new study, based on data from the Framingham Heart Stu

Updated on:February 27,2024

Athletes have significantly better working memory than sedentary people, researchers find

byUniversity of JyväskyläCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn cognitive science, there has recently been increasing attention to the relationship between sports expertise and working memory. However, to

Updated on: November 27,2024

Athletes have significantly better working memory than sedentary people, researchers find

byUniversity of JyväskyläCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn cognitive science, there has recently been increasing attention to the relationship between sports expertise and working memory. However, to

Updated on:November 27,2024

Study highlights barriers to health care for patients with learning disabilities

byCity University LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with learning disabilities experience significant barriers to accessing health care in England, according to a new study.Analys

Updated on: November 07,2024

Study highlights barriers to health care for patients with learning disabilities

byCity University LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with learning disabilities experience significant barriers to accessing health care in England, according to a new study.Analys

Updated on:November 07,2024