Nine things that can affect whether you get dementia – and what you can do about them

by Gill Livingston,The ConversationCredit: Miguel Á. Padriñán from PexelsDementia is by no means an inevitable result of ageing. In fact, one in three dementia cases can be prevented, according

Updated on: July 04,2024

Nine things that can affect whether you get dementia – and what you can do about them

by Gill Livingston,The ConversationCredit: Miguel Á. Padriñán from PexelsDementia is by no means an inevitable result of ageing. In fact, one in three dementia cases can be prevented, according

Updated on:July 04,2024

Brain organoids reveal in detail the harms of prenatal alcohol exposure

by University of California - San DiegoLab-grown brain organoids help researchers explore early stages of human brain development. Credit: UC San Diego Health SciencesAlcohol consumption during p

Updated on: February 21,2024

Brain organoids reveal in detail the harms of prenatal alcohol exposure

by University of California - San DiegoLab-grown brain organoids help researchers explore early stages of human brain development. Credit: UC San Diego Health SciencesAlcohol consumption during p

Updated on:February 21,2024

Shorter white blood cell telomeres linked to higher dementia risk

by British Medical JournalHuman chromosomes (grey) capped by telomeres (white). Credit: PD-NASA; PD-USGOV-NASAShorter telomeres on the ends of white blood cell chromosomes may signal a heightened

Updated on: March 02,2024

Shorter white blood cell telomeres linked to higher dementia risk

by British Medical JournalHuman chromosomes (grey) capped by telomeres (white). Credit: PD-NASA; PD-USGOV-NASAShorter telomeres on the ends of white blood cell chromosomes may signal a heightened

Updated on:March 02,2024

New perspectives on understanding, preventing and treating vascular dementia

by Hôpitaux Universitaires de GenèveCCR5 expression in response to oxidative stress is mediated by NF-κB. (A)Upper: Schematic overview of the murineCcr5gene. Blue boxes represent int

Updated on: March 02,2024

New perspectives on understanding, preventing and treating vascular dementia

by Hôpitaux Universitaires de GenèveCCR5 expression in response to oxidative stress is mediated by NF-κB. (A)Upper: Schematic overview of the murineCcr5gene. Blue boxes represent int

Updated on:March 02,2024

Alzheimer-type brain pathology after transplantation of dura mater

by University of ZurichBrown-colored A-beta plaques in the cerebral cortex in Alzheimer's disease. Credit: University Hospital ZurichUp to now Alzheimer's disease has not been recognized

Updated on: February 27,2024

Alzheimer-type brain pathology after transplantation of dura mater

by University of ZurichBrown-colored A-beta plaques in the cerebral cortex in Alzheimer's disease. Credit: University Hospital ZurichUp to now Alzheimer's disease has not been recognized

Updated on:February 27,2024

Exercise for people with dementia improves balance and reduces dependence

by Umea UniversityRegular exercise improves balance for people with dementia and reduces dependence on assistance. Credit: MostPhotosRegular exercise improves balance for people with dementia and

Updated on: February 27,2024

Exercise for people with dementia improves balance and reduces dependence

by Umea UniversityRegular exercise improves balance for people with dementia and reduces dependence on assistance. Credit: MostPhotosRegular exercise improves balance for people with dementia and

Updated on:February 27,2024

Sprint then stop? Brain is wired for the math to make it happen

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyRed ("mCherry") staining highlights axonal projections from the motor cortex M2. Of particular importance are ones leading to the subthalamic nuc

Updated on: February 03,2024

Sprint then stop? Brain is wired for the math to make it happen

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyRed ("mCherry") staining highlights axonal projections from the motor cortex M2. Of particular importance are ones leading to the subthalamic nuc

Updated on:February 03,2024

AI reveals new insights into human brain activity

byFriedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergTuning curve: a: LFP stream of 3 electrodes (shades of blue) during 50 ms pure tone stimuli (pure tone intensity: 110 dB SPL−70 dB SPL, frequenc

Updated on: September 23,2024

AI reveals new insights into human brain activity

byFriedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergTuning curve: a: LFP stream of 3 electrodes (shades of blue) during 50 ms pure tone stimuli (pure tone intensity: 110 dB SPL−70 dB SPL, frequenc

Updated on:September 23,2024

Do pets have a positive effect on your brain health?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOwning a pet, like a dog or cat, especially for five years or longer, may be linked to slower cognitive decline in older adults, a

Updated on: February 05,2024

Do pets have a positive effect on your brain health?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOwning a pet, like a dog or cat, especially for five years or longer, may be linked to slower cognitive decline in older adults, a

Updated on:February 05,2024

Smart emergency scheme for people with dementia

by Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyThe QuartrBack project is to enable social inclusion and freedom of movement in familiar surroundings for people with dementia. Credit: Alexandr Mitiuc / fotal

Updated on: February 26,2024

Smart emergency scheme for people with dementia

by Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyThe QuartrBack project is to enable social inclusion and freedom of movement in familiar surroundings for people with dementia. Credit: Alexandr Mitiuc / fotal

Updated on:February 26,2024

A century after the EEG was discovered, it remains a crucial tool for understanding the brain

by Giridhar Kalamangalam,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJena, Germany, 1924: Working in near-isolation and with painstaking tediousness, thepsychiatrist Hans Berger

Updated on: April 06,2024

A century after the EEG was discovered, it remains a crucial tool for understanding the brain

by Giridhar Kalamangalam,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJena, Germany, 1924: Working in near-isolation and with painstaking tediousness, thepsychiatrist Hans Berger

Updated on:April 06,2024

CRISPR helps identify potential Alzheimer's-related protein

by University of TokyoCredit: CC0 Public DomainExperts at the University of Tokyo have identified a new protein in the pathway that leads to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers used the "mo

Updated on: March 30,2024

CRISPR helps identify potential Alzheimer's-related protein

by University of TokyoCredit: CC0 Public DomainExperts at the University of Tokyo have identified a new protein in the pathway that leads to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers used the "mo

Updated on:March 30,2024