Cognitive flexibility: How neural variability shapes decision-making in different brains

by Tejasri Gururaj , Medical XpressNeural computations underlying flexible decision-making in rats. Credit: Dr. Marino PaganResearchpublishedinNaturehas revealed that neural co

Updated on: January 14,2025

Cognitive flexibility: How neural variability shapes decision-making in different brains

by Tejasri Gururaj , Medical XpressNeural computations underlying flexible decision-making in rats. Credit: Dr. Marino PaganResearchpublishedinNaturehas revealed that neural co

Updated on:January 14,2025

Neck scan could predict risk of developing cognitive decline

by Rowan Walker,University College LondonRed blood cells. Credit: PixabayA five-minute scan of blood vessels in the neck during mid-life could predict cognitive decline ten years before symptoms

Updated on: July 04,2024

Neck scan could predict risk of developing cognitive decline

by Rowan Walker,University College LondonRed blood cells. Credit: PixabayA five-minute scan of blood vessels in the neck during mid-life could predict cognitive decline ten years before symptoms

Updated on:July 04,2024

Antidepressant use begins years before Alzheimer's diagnosis

by University of Eastern FinlandAntidepressants are frequently prescribed to persons with Alzheimer's disease before the diagnosis, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern

Updated on: February 28,2024

Antidepressant use begins years before Alzheimer's diagnosis

by University of Eastern FinlandAntidepressants are frequently prescribed to persons with Alzheimer's disease before the diagnosis, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern

Updated on:February 28,2024

A common food additive solves a sticky neuroscience problem

Updated on: August 06,2025

A common food additive solves a sticky neuroscience problem

Updated on:August 06,2025

Research team develops social app to support Alzheimer's caregivers

by Indiana UniversityEvery day, more than 15 million unpaid caregivers provide care to people with Alzheimer's disease, with little outside support and often at the risk of their own health.N

Updated on: February 28,2024

Research team develops social app to support Alzheimer's caregivers

by Indiana UniversityEvery day, more than 15 million unpaid caregivers provide care to people with Alzheimer's disease, with little outside support and often at the risk of their own health.N

Updated on:February 28,2024

Signs of Alzheimer's disease may be detectable before significant symptoms are obvious

by University of GlasgowCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHealthy people with a higher genetic risk of Alzheimer's disease may show differences in brain structure and in cognitive test scores

Updated on: April 08,2024

Signs of Alzheimer's disease may be detectable before significant symptoms are obvious

by University of GlasgowCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHealthy people with a higher genetic risk of Alzheimer's disease may show differences in brain structure and in cognitive test scores

Updated on:April 08,2024

Drop in body temperature linked to aging aggravates manifestations of Alzheimer's disease

by Laval UniversityDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.The drop in body temperature associated with aging could aggravate the main manif

Updated on: February 28,2024

Drop in body temperature linked to aging aggravates manifestations of Alzheimer's disease

by Laval UniversityDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.The drop in body temperature associated with aging could aggravate the main manif

Updated on:February 28,2024

New concussion sign could identify up to 33% of undiagnosed concussions

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainConcussion researchers have recognized a new concussion sign that could identify up to 33% of undiagnosed concussions. After a hit

Updated on: November 07,2024

New concussion sign could identify up to 33% of undiagnosed concussions

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainConcussion researchers have recognized a new concussion sign that could identify up to 33% of undiagnosed concussions. After a hit

Updated on:November 07,2024

Brain differences seen in young adults at genetic risk of Alzheimer's

by Amy Norton, Healthday ReporterGenetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease is linked to reduced grid-cell-like representations during virtual navigation. Credit: Created by bureaublauwgeel.nl, commissioned

Updated on: February 26,2024

Brain differences seen in young adults at genetic risk of Alzheimer's

by Amy Norton, Healthday ReporterGenetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease is linked to reduced grid-cell-like representations during virtual navigation. Credit: Created by bureaublauwgeel.nl, commissioned

Updated on:February 26,2024

Greater abdominal aortic calcification ups dementia risk in older women

Older women with more advanced abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) have a higher risk for late-life dementia, according to a study published online June 26 inThe Lancet Regional Health: Western

Updated on: May 13,2024

Greater abdominal aortic calcification ups dementia risk in older women

Older women with more advanced abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) have a higher risk for late-life dementia, according to a study published online June 26 inThe Lancet Regional Health: Western

Updated on:May 13,2024

Old drug offers new hope to treat Alzheimer's disease

by Gladstone InstitutesVarious pills. Credit: WikipediaScientists from the Gladstone Institutes have discovered that salsalate, a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, effectively reversed tau

Updated on: February 26,2024

Old drug offers new hope to treat Alzheimer's disease

by Gladstone InstitutesVarious pills. Credit: WikipediaScientists from the Gladstone Institutes have discovered that salsalate, a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, effectively reversed tau

Updated on:February 26,2024

Why do some songs get stuck in our heads so easily? The science of earworms

Updated on: October 30,2025

Why do some songs get stuck in our heads so easily? The science of earworms

Updated on:October 30,2025