Even mild depression puts a burden on Alzheimer's family caregivers

by University of Eastern FinlandCaregiving for an Alzheimer's patient is especially burdensome for spousal and family caregivers who at the time of their near and dear one's Alzheimer&#39

Updated on: February 26,2024

Even mild depression puts a burden on Alzheimer's family caregivers

by University of Eastern FinlandCaregiving for an Alzheimer's patient is especially burdensome for spousal and family caregivers who at the time of their near and dear one's Alzheimer&#39

Updated on:February 26,2024

Aerobic exercise training linked to enhanced brain function

by IOS PressRepresentative brain glucose metabolism scan from a participant in the usual low level of physical activity group (left) and from a participant in the moderate intensity aerobic train

Updated on: March 09,2024

Aerobic exercise training linked to enhanced brain function

by IOS PressRepresentative brain glucose metabolism scan from a participant in the usual low level of physical activity group (left) and from a participant in the moderate intensity aerobic train

Updated on:March 09,2024

Dementia is a global challenge – a new report asks if anyone is ready to meet it?

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA University of Birmingham report has concluded that national governments, health and social services, businesses, families and communities hav

Updated on: May 11,2024

Dementia is a global challenge – a new report asks if anyone is ready to meet it?

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA University of Birmingham report has concluded that national governments, health and social services, businesses, families and communities hav

Updated on:May 11,2024

Tackling the ethical considerations of dementia research

by Marilyn Perkins,University of PennsylvaniaPositron emission tomography (PET) scans similar to the one above can use a harmless radioactive tracer to visualize levels of amyloid in the brain.

Updated on: July 01,2024

Tackling the ethical considerations of dementia research

by Marilyn Perkins,University of PennsylvaniaPositron emission tomography (PET) scans similar to the one above can use a harmless radioactive tracer to visualize levels of amyloid in the brain.

Updated on:July 01,2024

Researchers connect Alzheimer's-associated genetic variants with brain cell function

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineRepresentative immunofluorescence staining of microglia-specific marker IBA-1. Credit:Nature Genetics(2023). DOI: 10.1

Updated on: March 02,2024

Researchers connect Alzheimer's-associated genetic variants with brain cell function

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineRepresentative immunofluorescence staining of microglia-specific marker IBA-1. Credit:Nature Genetics(2023). DOI: 10.1

Updated on:March 02,2024

Blood-based multiplexed diagnostic sensor helps to accurately detect Alzheimer's disease

by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Figure: A schematic diagram of a high-density aligned carbon nanotube-based resistive sensor that distinguishes patients with Alzh

Updated on: June 18,2024

Blood-based multiplexed diagnostic sensor helps to accurately detect Alzheimer's disease

by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Figure: A schematic diagram of a high-density aligned carbon nanotube-based resistive sensor that distinguishes patients with Alzh

Updated on:June 18,2024

Mind reading: Do brain scans foretell your baby's social skills?

Updated on: March 09,2025

Mind reading: Do brain scans foretell your baby's social skills?

Updated on:March 09,2025

The brain-heart connection: Understanding a powerful tie that works both ways

Updated on: September 26,2025

The brain-heart connection: Understanding a powerful tie that works both ways

Updated on:September 26,2025

Focused ultrasound may open door to Alzheimer's treatment

by Radiological Society of North AmericaMRI and fused CT image shows three target sites selected in the brain within the hippocampus, a structure critical for memory and affected in patients with

Updated on: July 04,2024

Focused ultrasound may open door to Alzheimer's treatment

by Radiological Society of North AmericaMRI and fused CT image shows three target sites selected in the brain within the hippocampus, a structure critical for memory and affected in patients with

Updated on:July 04,2024

Brain 'zips and unzips' information to perform skilled tasks

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human brain prepares skilled movements such as playing the piano, competing in athletics, or dancing by "zipping and unzipping

Updated on: February 18,2024

Brain 'zips and unzips' information to perform skilled tasks

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human brain prepares skilled movements such as playing the piano, competing in athletics, or dancing by "zipping and unzipping

Updated on:February 18,2024

Earlier menopause plus high cardiovascular risk may lead to cognitive problems later

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarlier menopause combined with higher risk of cardiovascular disease is linked to an increased risk of thinking and memory proble

Updated on: April 06,2024

Earlier menopause plus high cardiovascular risk may lead to cognitive problems later

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarlier menopause combined with higher risk of cardiovascular disease is linked to an increased risk of thinking and memory proble

Updated on:April 06,2024

FDA approves drug for rare form of ALS

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesdayapproveda new drug for people who have a rare, inherited type of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig&

Updated on: March 30,2024

FDA approves drug for rare form of ALS

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesdayapproveda new drug for people who have a rare, inherited type of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig&

Updated on:March 30,2024