Study hints at ways to generate new neurons in old brains

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost neurons in the human brain last a lifetime, and for good reason. Intricate, long-term information is preserved in the complex st

Updated on: October 18,2024

Study hints at ways to generate new neurons in old brains

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost neurons in the human brain last a lifetime, and for good reason. Intricate, long-term information is preserved in the complex st

Updated on:October 18,2024

Dementia diagnosis often comes as part of costly crisis

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGetting diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another kind of dementia is never pleasant—but a new study shows that when and how some

Updated on: May 06,2024

Dementia diagnosis often comes as part of costly crisis

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGetting diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another kind of dementia is never pleasant—but a new study shows that when and how some

Updated on:May 06,2024

Researchers identify genetic factors that contribute to Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicineResearchers have identified several new genes responsible for Alzheimer's disease (AD) including those leading to functional and structural changes in t

Updated on: March 07,2024

Researchers identify genetic factors that contribute to Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicineResearchers have identified several new genes responsible for Alzheimer's disease (AD) including those leading to functional and structural changes in t

Updated on:March 07,2024

Big data reveals new Alzheimer's risk genes

by University of EdinburghPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAn international research team led by scientists at the University of Edinburgh and the Univ

Updated on: May 20,2024

Big data reveals new Alzheimer's risk genes

by University of EdinburghPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAn international research team led by scientists at the University of Edinburgh and the Univ

Updated on:May 20,2024

Actively speaking two languages protects against cognitive decline

by Universitat Pompeu Fabra - BarcelonaCredit: Universitat Pompeu Fabra - BarcelonaIn addition to enabling us to communicate with others, languages are our instrument for conveying our thoughts, ident

Updated on: June 14,2024

Actively speaking two languages protects against cognitive decline

by Universitat Pompeu Fabra - BarcelonaCredit: Universitat Pompeu Fabra - BarcelonaIn addition to enabling us to communicate with others, languages are our instrument for conveying our thoughts, ident

Updated on:June 14,2024

Unraveling Alzheimer's: New study documents how brain cells go bad

by University of North Carolina Health CareNeurons treated with Alzheimer's-associated proteins exhibit drastic calcium increases (blue, green, yellow, red to white), and the cells form tau-f

Updated on: July 01,2024

Unraveling Alzheimer's: New study documents how brain cells go bad

by University of North Carolina Health CareNeurons treated with Alzheimer's-associated proteins exhibit drastic calcium increases (blue, green, yellow, red to white), and the cells form tau-f

Updated on:July 01,2024

Vascular risk factors and Alzheimer's disease—a new therapeutic opportunity?

by IOS PressCurrently, no possibility exists to reliably quantify the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) onset in the general population and in subjects with mild cognitive impairment. Metaboli

Updated on: March 07,2024

Vascular risk factors and Alzheimer's disease—a new therapeutic opportunity?

by IOS PressCurrently, no possibility exists to reliably quantify the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) onset in the general population and in subjects with mild cognitive impairment. Metaboli

Updated on:March 07,2024

Dementia may reduce likelihood of a 'good death' for patients with cancer

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs the population ages, the number of cancer patients with dementia has increased. A recent study published inGeriatrics & Gerontology International&nbs

Updated on: May 09,2024

Dementia may reduce likelihood of a 'good death' for patients with cancer

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs the population ages, the number of cancer patients with dementia has increased. A recent study published inGeriatrics & Gerontology International&nbs

Updated on:May 09,2024

Certain navigational mistakes could be early signs of Alzheimer's disease

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with early Alzheimer's disease have difficulty turning when walking, according to a new study using virtual reality led by

Updated on: March 02,2024

Certain navigational mistakes could be early signs of Alzheimer's disease

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with early Alzheimer's disease have difficulty turning when walking, according to a new study using virtual reality led by

Updated on:March 02,2024

Exercising can protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease

by University of British ColumbiaKathleen Martin Ginis is a professor in UBC Okanagan's School of Heath and Exercise Sciences. Credit: UBC OkanaganThe evidence is clear. Physical activity is

Updated on: March 09,2024

Exercising can protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease

by University of British ColumbiaKathleen Martin Ginis is a professor in UBC Okanagan's School of Heath and Exercise Sciences. Credit: UBC OkanaganThe evidence is clear. Physical activity is

Updated on:March 09,2024

Promoting exercise rehabilitation as new and powerful tool for managing symptoms of multiple sclerosis

by Kessler FoundationDr. Brian Sandroff monitors a research participant in an MS exercise study at Kessler Foundation. Credit: Kessler FoundationCiting recent evidence, experts in rehabilitation resea

Updated on: February 18,2024

Promoting exercise rehabilitation as new and powerful tool for managing symptoms of multiple sclerosis

by Kessler FoundationDr. Brian Sandroff monitors a research participant in an MS exercise study at Kessler Foundation. Credit: Kessler FoundationCiting recent evidence, experts in rehabilitation resea

Updated on:February 18,2024

Brain shortcuts may be partially to blame for vaccine and mask non-compliance

by Colleen Sharkey,University of Notre DameCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf close friends and family members who contracted COVID-19 had mild cases and recovered quickly, or if they had an ad

Updated on: February 21,2024

Brain shortcuts may be partially to blame for vaccine and mask non-compliance

by Colleen Sharkey,University of Notre DameCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf close friends and family members who contracted COVID-19 had mild cases and recovered quickly, or if they had an ad

Updated on:February 21,2024