Testing memory over four weeks could predict Alzheimer's disease risk

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests testing people's memory over four weeks could identify who is at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease befor

Updated on: May 05,2024

Testing memory over four weeks could predict Alzheimer's disease risk

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests testing people's memory over four weeks could identify who is at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease befor

Updated on:May 05,2024

Healthy lifestyle linked to better cognition for oldest adults—regardless of genetic risk

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new analysis of adults aged 80 years and older shows that a healthier lifestyle is associated with a lower risk of cognitive impair

Updated on: June 24,2024

Healthy lifestyle linked to better cognition for oldest adults—regardless of genetic risk

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new analysis of adults aged 80 years and older shows that a healthier lifestyle is associated with a lower risk of cognitive impair

Updated on:June 24,2024

Unreliable neurons improve brain functionalities

by Bar-Ilan UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe brain is composed of millions of billions of neurons that communicate with one another. Each neuron collects its many inputs and transmi

Updated on: February 05,2024

Unreliable neurons improve brain functionalities

by Bar-Ilan UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe brain is composed of millions of billions of neurons that communicate with one another. Each neuron collects its many inputs and transmi

Updated on:February 05,2024

New study shows exercise can boost brain health

by IOS PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health has been revealed, according to an international study that included a team of clinical re

Updated on: February 24,2024

New study shows exercise can boost brain health

by IOS PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health has been revealed, according to an international study that included a team of clinical re

Updated on:February 24,2024

Alzheimer's in one sibling raises risk of shortened lifespan in others

by Leigh Hopper,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn Alzheimer's diagnosis in a sibling raises the risk of a shortened lifespan in other family members—even those wit

Updated on: February 24,2024

Alzheimer's in one sibling raises risk of shortened lifespan in others

by Leigh Hopper,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn Alzheimer's diagnosis in a sibling raises the risk of a shortened lifespan in other family members—even those wit

Updated on:February 24,2024

How gut neurons communicate with the brain to control thirst

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyFig. 1: The vagus nerve responds to visceral osmolality changes. Credit: DOI: 10.1038/s41586-021-04359-5Drinking a glass of water is often suffic

Updated on: February 05,2024

How gut neurons communicate with the brain to control thirst

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyFig. 1: The vagus nerve responds to visceral osmolality changes. Credit: DOI: 10.1038/s41586-021-04359-5Drinking a glass of water is often suffic

Updated on:February 05,2024

Risk factors for faster aging in the brain revealed in new study

by University of OxfordTo the left of the figure, the red-yellow color denotes the regions that degenerate earlier than the rest of the brain, and are vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease. These

Updated on: March 30,2024

Risk factors for faster aging in the brain revealed in new study

by University of OxfordTo the left of the figure, the red-yellow color denotes the regions that degenerate earlier than the rest of the brain, and are vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease. These

Updated on:March 30,2024

Alzheimer's gene-mapping project proposed in New York state

A proposed project to map the genes of 1 million people in New York living with or at risk for Alzheimer disease was announced Friday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.He said the five years of data collected by t

Updated on: April 20,2024

Alzheimer's gene-mapping project proposed in New York state

A proposed project to map the genes of 1 million people in New York living with or at risk for Alzheimer disease was announced Friday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.He said the five years of data collected by t

Updated on:April 20,2024

Understanding genetic risk could save sight and predict multiple sclerosis earlier in young people

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung people could be spared from going blind by a new genetic risk tool that could also help diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS) earlier, to start ef

Updated on: April 22,2024

Understanding genetic risk could save sight and predict multiple sclerosis earlier in young people

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung people could be spared from going blind by a new genetic risk tool that could also help diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS) earlier, to start ef

Updated on:April 22,2024

Cognitive impairment afflicts majority of stroke patients

by Wenche Margrethe Kulmo,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: Marcus Aurelius from PexelsParalysis and difficulty speaking are well-known problems following a stroke. Establish

Updated on: February 18,2024

Cognitive impairment afflicts majority of stroke patients

by Wenche Margrethe Kulmo,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: Marcus Aurelius from PexelsParalysis and difficulty speaking are well-known problems following a stroke. Establish

Updated on:February 18,2024

Three-minute test detects common form of dementia that's hard to diagnose

by Florida Atlantic UniversityJames E. Galvin, M.D., M.P.H., one of the most prominent neuroscientists in the country, and a professor in FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and Chri

Updated on: February 26,2024

Three-minute test detects common form of dementia that's hard to diagnose

by Florida Atlantic UniversityJames E. Galvin, M.D., M.P.H., one of the most prominent neuroscientists in the country, and a professor in FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and Chri

Updated on:February 26,2024

Molecular alterations in neuronal trophic regulation in Alzheimer's pathology

by Jason Clement,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor decades researchers have known that Alzheimer's disease (AD) causes the atrophy of a system of neurons and synapses hi

Updated on: April 02,2024

Molecular alterations in neuronal trophic regulation in Alzheimer's pathology

by Jason Clement,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor decades researchers have known that Alzheimer's disease (AD) causes the atrophy of a system of neurons and synapses hi

Updated on:April 02,2024