Skiers had lower incidence of depression and vascular dementia—but not Alzheimer's

by Lund UniversityThe race: Vasaloppet. Credit: Lund UniversityHalf as many diagnosed with depression, a delayed manifestation of Parkinson's, a reduced risk of developing vascular dementia—b

Updated on: June 07,2024

Skiers had lower incidence of depression and vascular dementia—but not Alzheimer's

by Lund UniversityThe race: Vasaloppet. Credit: Lund UniversityHalf as many diagnosed with depression, a delayed manifestation of Parkinson's, a reduced risk of developing vascular dementia—b

Updated on:June 07,2024

Trouble with trembling hands originates in the brain: Research IDs genetic variations associated with essential tremor

bySingHealthA neural pathway known as the "tremor network" regulates movement and runs between the motor cortex (A), thalamus (B) and cerebellum (C). Messages need to flow smoothly alo

Updated on: September 03,2024

Trouble with trembling hands originates in the brain: Research IDs genetic variations associated with essential tremor

bySingHealthA neural pathway known as the "tremor network" regulates movement and runs between the motor cortex (A), thalamus (B) and cerebellum (C). Messages need to flow smoothly alo

Updated on:September 03,2024

New online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies

by Jeff Renaud,University of Western OntarioCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsSo little is understood about the dialogue between the body and the brain. It might seem obvious that our physical

Updated on: March 27,2024

New online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies

by Jeff Renaud,University of Western OntarioCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsSo little is understood about the dialogue between the body and the brain. It might seem obvious that our physical

Updated on:March 27,2024

Scientists map the distribution of lipids in the human brain

by Oleg Sherbakov,Skolkovo Institute of Science and TechnologyDistribution of cholesterol in the human brain. Credit: Maria OsetrovaScientists have found that 93% of the lipids in brain tissue a

Updated on: July 06,2024

Scientists map the distribution of lipids in the human brain

by Oleg Sherbakov,Skolkovo Institute of Science and TechnologyDistribution of cholesterol in the human brain. Credit: Maria OsetrovaScientists have found that 93% of the lipids in brain tissue a

Updated on:July 06,2024

Arterial connections found to improve treatment outcomes following stroke

by Kurt Bodenmüller,University of ZurichVisualization of the blood vessels in the brain of a patient without early venous filling Credit: P. Thurner und Z. Kulcsar, University Hospital ZurichBlo

Updated on: April 09,2024

Arterial connections found to improve treatment outcomes following stroke

by Kurt Bodenmüller,University of ZurichVisualization of the blood vessels in the brain of a patient without early venous filling Credit: P. Thurner und Z. Kulcsar, University Hospital ZurichBlo

Updated on:April 09,2024

Unawareness of memory decline tied to higher risk for progression

by Lori SolomonUnawareness, rather than heightened awareness, of memory decline is strongly associated with future clinical progression in older adults, according to a study published online April 25

Updated on: May 26,2024

Unawareness of memory decline tied to higher risk for progression

by Lori SolomonUnawareness, rather than heightened awareness, of memory decline is strongly associated with future clinical progression in older adults, according to a study published online April 25

Updated on:May 26,2024

More parallel 'traffic' observed in human brains than in animals

by Celia Luterbacher,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneIn the mouse and macaque brains, information was sent along a single "road", while in humans, there were multiple parallel

Updated on: December 30,2023

More parallel 'traffic' observed in human brains than in animals

by Celia Luterbacher,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneIn the mouse and macaque brains, information was sent along a single "road", while in humans, there were multiple parallel

Updated on:December 30,2023

'Resetting' the injured brain offers clues for concussion treatment

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research in mice raises the prospects for development of post-concussion therapies that could ward off cognitive

Updated on: January 21,2024

'Resetting' the injured brain offers clues for concussion treatment

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research in mice raises the prospects for development of post-concussion therapies that could ward off cognitive

Updated on:January 21,2024

New computer tools can reconstruct 3D brain from biobank photos

byeLifeExamples of inputs and outputs from the MADRC dataset. Credit:(2023). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.91398.1Researchers have developed a suite of free tools for analyzing vast amounts of brain

Updated on: January 02,2024

New computer tools can reconstruct 3D brain from biobank photos

byeLifeExamples of inputs and outputs from the MADRC dataset. Credit:(2023). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.91398.1Researchers have developed a suite of free tools for analyzing vast amounts of brain

Updated on:January 02,2024

Can targeted therapies be applied to patients with Alzheimer's?

by Joe Lafata,University of UtahTara Mastren, center, is leading research into developing targeted alpha-particle therapies for patients with Alzheimer's. The University of Utah professor of

Updated on: August 26,2024

Can targeted therapies be applied to patients with Alzheimer's?

by Joe Lafata,University of UtahTara Mastren, center, is leading research into developing targeted alpha-particle therapies for patients with Alzheimer's. The University of Utah professor of

Updated on:August 26,2024

Researchers call for focus on higher stroke risk in women

byMedical University of South CarolinaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death for men, it's the third-leading cause of death for women in the United

Updated on: April 28,2024

Researchers call for focus on higher stroke risk in women

byMedical University of South CarolinaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death for men, it's the third-leading cause of death for women in the United

Updated on:April 28,2024

Blacks are at higher risk for Alzheimer's, but why?

by Renã A.s. Robinson,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlacks are at higher risk for several health conditions in the U.S. This is true for heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes a

Updated on: June 07,2024

Blacks are at higher risk for Alzheimer's, but why?

by Renã A.s. Robinson,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlacks are at higher risk for several health conditions in the U.S. This is true for heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes a

Updated on:June 07,2024