From diagnosing brain disorders to cognitive enhancement, 100 years of EEG have transformed neuroscience

by Erika Nyhus,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainElectroencephalography, or EEG, wasinvented 100 years ago. In the years since the invention of this device to monitor brain

Updated on: July 05,2024

From diagnosing brain disorders to cognitive enhancement, 100 years of EEG have transformed neuroscience

by Erika Nyhus,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainElectroencephalography, or EEG, wasinvented 100 years ago. In the years since the invention of this device to monitor brain

Updated on:July 05,2024

Poor neighborhoods linked to elevated dementia risk and faster brain aging

by Duke UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainLiving in a poorer neighborhood is linked to accelerated brain aging and increased dementia risk early in life, regardless of income level or education,

Updated on: March 19,2024

Poor neighborhoods linked to elevated dementia risk and faster brain aging

by Duke UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainLiving in a poorer neighborhood is linked to accelerated brain aging and increased dementia risk early in life, regardless of income level or education,

Updated on:March 19,2024

Genes, cardiovascular health each factor into dementia risk

by University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenes and cardiovascular health each contribute in an additive way to a person's risk of dementia, U.S. res

Updated on: June 14,2024

Genes, cardiovascular health each factor into dementia risk

by University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenes and cardiovascular health each contribute in an additive way to a person's risk of dementia, U.S. res

Updated on:June 14,2024

Healthy lifestyle linked to slower memory decline in older adults

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA healthy lifestyle, in particular a healthy diet, is associated with slower memory decline, finds a decade-long study of older adults i

Updated on: June 24,2024

Healthy lifestyle linked to slower memory decline in older adults

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA healthy lifestyle, in particular a healthy diet, is associated with slower memory decline, finds a decade-long study of older adults i

Updated on:June 24,2024

Study shows glucose levels affect cognitive performance in people with type 1 diabetes differently

byMcLean HospitalCredit: Wikimedia CommonsA new study led by researchers at McLean Hospital (a member of Mass General Brigham) and Washington State University used advances in digital testing to

Updated on: March 28,2024

Study shows glucose levels affect cognitive performance in people with type 1 diabetes differently

byMcLean HospitalCredit: Wikimedia CommonsA new study led by researchers at McLean Hospital (a member of Mass General Brigham) and Washington State University used advances in digital testing to

Updated on:March 28,2024

Drug that slows progression of ALS may provide the same benefit for people with Alzheimer's disease

by Alzheimer's Drug Discovery FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRiluzole, a drug that has been used for more than 20 years to slow the progression of ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig&#3

Updated on: June 20,2024

Drug that slows progression of ALS may provide the same benefit for people with Alzheimer's disease

by Alzheimer's Drug Discovery FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRiluzole, a drug that has been used for more than 20 years to slow the progression of ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig&#3

Updated on:June 20,2024

Targeted preventive measures for hip fracture are needed for persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandThe hip fracture risk factors are generally similar among those with and without Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study from the University of Easter

Updated on: March 07,2024

Targeted preventive measures for hip fracture are needed for persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandThe hip fracture risk factors are generally similar among those with and without Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study from the University of Easter

Updated on:March 07,2024

Disrupted circadian regulation of cognition in Alzheimer's disease

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageCircadian dysfunction linked to Alzheimer's disease is known to disrupt sleep and daily activity patterns. New research i

Updated on: April 18,2024

Disrupted circadian regulation of cognition in Alzheimer's disease

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageCircadian dysfunction linked to Alzheimer's disease is known to disrupt sleep and daily activity patterns. New research i

Updated on:April 18,2024

Fiber supplements could improve brain function in seniors, study says

by Ebony Williams, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Wikimedia CommonsFiber is essential for the digestive system. It helps maintain a healthy weight and lowers the risk of diabetes, heart disea

Updated on: March 28,2024

Fiber supplements could improve brain function in seniors, study says

by Ebony Williams, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Wikimedia CommonsFiber is essential for the digestive system. It helps maintain a healthy weight and lowers the risk of diabetes, heart disea

Updated on:March 28,2024

Is that 'midlife crisis' really Alzheimer's disease?

by Carmela Tartaglia,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageImagine you tell your 55 year-old mom you're going to get married and she's too disorganized to help you with the wedding p

Updated on: March 13,2024

Is that 'midlife crisis' really Alzheimer's disease?

by Carmela Tartaglia,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageImagine you tell your 55 year-old mom you're going to get married and she's too disorganized to help you with the wedding p

Updated on:March 13,2024

Brain map clarifies neuronal connectivity behind motor function

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.11.019Signals relayed to motor neurons from the brain enable muscle mov

Updated on: January 14,2025

Brain map clarifies neuronal connectivity behind motor function

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.11.019Signals relayed to motor neurons from the brain enable muscle mov

Updated on:January 14,2025

Turning brain cells on using the power of light: Researchers refine noninvasive method of bioluminescent optogenetics

by Kelsie Smith Hayduk,University of Rochester(A) Schematic illustration of the LMO7 molecule. (B) Representative histological images showing fluorescence expression in the left SI of a mouse. (

Updated on: October 16,2024

Turning brain cells on using the power of light: Researchers refine noninvasive method of bioluminescent optogenetics

by Kelsie Smith Hayduk,University of Rochester(A) Schematic illustration of the LMO7 molecule. (B) Representative histological images showing fluorescence expression in the left SI of a mouse. (

Updated on:October 16,2024