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

Neurons involved in cognitive flexibility communicate at a distance

by Marie Simon,Paris Brain InstituteNeuron projection. Credit: N. Gupta, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health.To adapt to the small and large e

Updated on: February 05,2024

Neurons involved in cognitive flexibility communicate at a distance

by Marie Simon,Paris Brain InstituteNeuron projection. Credit: N. Gupta, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health.To adapt to the small and large e

Updated on:February 05,2024

Researchers explore cocoa as novel dietary source for prevention of cognitive deterioration in Alzheimer's Disease

by IOS PressDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.The potential benefits of dietary cocoa extract and/or its final product in the form of

Updated on: February 26,2024

Researchers explore cocoa as novel dietary source for prevention of cognitive deterioration in Alzheimer's Disease

by IOS PressDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.The potential benefits of dietary cocoa extract and/or its final product in the form of

Updated on:February 26,2024

Brain discovery holds key to boosting body's ability to fight Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis

by University of VirginiaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.09.030UVA Health researchers have discovered a molecule in the brain responsible for orchestra

Updated on: February 21,2024

Brain discovery holds key to boosting body's ability to fight Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis

by University of VirginiaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.09.030UVA Health researchers have discovered a molecule in the brain responsible for orchestra

Updated on:February 21,2024

New material derived from graphene improves the performance of neuroprostheses

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaThe image on the left shows a histological section of the nerve implanted with an electrode longitudinally. The device (arrow) can be seen in close contact wi

Updated on: July 11,2024

New material derived from graphene improves the performance of neuroprostheses

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaThe image on the left shows a histological section of the nerve implanted with an electrode longitudinally. The device (arrow) can be seen in close contact wi

Updated on:July 11,2024

Excess body fat tied to lower cognitive scores in adults

(HealthDay)—Both generalized and visceral adiposity are associated with lower cognitive scores throughout midlife, according to a study published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Network Open.Sonia S. Anand

Updated on: February 05,2024

Excess body fat tied to lower cognitive scores in adults

(HealthDay)—Both generalized and visceral adiposity are associated with lower cognitive scores throughout midlife, according to a study published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Network Open.Sonia S. Anand

Updated on:February 05,2024

Alzheimer's disease can be diagnosed before symptoms emerge

by Lund UniversityNIA-AA versus IWG criteria. Differences in the nomenclature of cognitively unimpaired individuals with (+) or without (−) in vivo biomarker evidence of Aβ (A) and tau (T) pathol

Updated on: April 10,2024

Alzheimer's disease can be diagnosed before symptoms emerge

by Lund UniversityNIA-AA versus IWG criteria. Differences in the nomenclature of cognitively unimpaired individuals with (+) or without (−) in vivo biomarker evidence of Aβ (A) and tau (T) pathol

Updated on:April 10,2024

Gender, pain and dementia

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityMen and women feel pain differently, and the same is true for people with Alzheimer's disease.In a report published last month in theJournal of Alzh

Updated on: March 07,2024

Gender, pain and dementia

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityMen and women feel pain differently, and the same is true for people with Alzheimer's disease.In a report published last month in theJournal of Alzh

Updated on:March 07,2024

Happiness in early adulthood may protect against dementia

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile research has shown that poor cardiovascular health can damage blood flow to the brain increasing the risk for deme

Updated on: May 06,2024

Happiness in early adulthood may protect against dementia

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile research has shown that poor cardiovascular health can damage blood flow to the brain increasing the risk for deme

Updated on:May 06,2024

The orchid and dandelion phenomenon in brain aging: Personalizing cognitive health approaches for older adults

Updated on: September 05,2024

The orchid and dandelion phenomenon in brain aging: Personalizing cognitive health approaches for older adults

Updated on:September 05,2024

Capturing cortical connectivity close-up

by University of PittsburghCredit: AI-generated imageThe brain is made up of a complex series of networks—signals are constantly bouncing between those networks to allow us to experience the worl

Updated on: February 05,2024

Capturing cortical connectivity close-up

by University of PittsburghCredit: AI-generated imageThe brain is made up of a complex series of networks—signals are constantly bouncing between those networks to allow us to experience the worl

Updated on:February 05,2024

Prenatal pollution linked to lower cognitive scores in infants

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderAssociations Between Prenatal PM10Exposure and Composite Cognitive, Motor, and Language Scores at 2 Years. Average prenatal exposure to PM

Updated on: February 03,2024

Prenatal pollution linked to lower cognitive scores in infants

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderAssociations Between Prenatal PM10Exposure and Composite Cognitive, Motor, and Language Scores at 2 Years. Average prenatal exposure to PM

Updated on:February 03,2024