What multilingual nuns can tell us about dementia

by University of WaterlooCredit: CC0 Public DomainA strong ability in languages may help reduce the risk of developing dementia, says a new University of Waterloo study.The research, led by Suzan

Updated on: May 28,2024

What multilingual nuns can tell us about dementia

by University of WaterlooCredit: CC0 Public DomainA strong ability in languages may help reduce the risk of developing dementia, says a new University of Waterloo study.The research, led by Suzan

Updated on:May 28,2024

Good heart health at age 50 linked to lower dementia risk later in life

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainGood cardiovascular health at age 50 is associated with a lower risk of dementia later in life, finds a study of British adults published by&nbs

Updated on: March 24,2024

Good heart health at age 50 linked to lower dementia risk later in life

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainGood cardiovascular health at age 50 is associated with a lower risk of dementia later in life, finds a study of British adults published by&nbs

Updated on:March 24,2024

Improving air quality associated with slower cognitive decline in women

by Public Library of Scienceindustry sunset pollution dusk. Credit: SD-Pictures, Pixabay (CC BY 0, creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)Improvements in air quality are associate

Updated on: June 04,2024

Improving air quality associated with slower cognitive decline in women

by Public Library of Scienceindustry sunset pollution dusk. Credit: SD-Pictures, Pixabay (CC BY 0, creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)Improvements in air quality are associate

Updated on:June 04,2024

How do testosterone's effects on the brain change from adolescence into adulthood?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigher testosterone levels during adolescence are associated with increased involvement of the brain's anterior prefrontal cortex (aPFC) in emotion co

Updated on: February 18,2024

How do testosterone's effects on the brain change from adolescence into adulthood?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigher testosterone levels during adolescence are associated with increased involvement of the brain's anterior prefrontal cortex (aPFC) in emotion co

Updated on:February 18,2024

Scientists leverage machine learning to decode gene regulation in the developing human brain

byGladstone InstitutesMassively parallel characterization and prediction of gene regulatory activity in the developing brain. Credit:Science(2024). DOI: 10.1126/science.adh0559In a s

Updated on: May 30,2024

Scientists leverage machine learning to decode gene regulation in the developing human brain

byGladstone InstitutesMassively parallel characterization and prediction of gene regulatory activity in the developing brain. Credit:Science(2024). DOI: 10.1126/science.adh0559In a s

Updated on:May 30,2024

'I know that you know'—5 ways to help people with aphasia to communicate

by Deborah Hersh,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAphasia was in the news last week when the family of actor Bruce Willis announced he was stepping back from his career due to communica

Updated on: January 21,2024

'I know that you know'—5 ways to help people with aphasia to communicate

by Deborah Hersh,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAphasia was in the news last week when the family of actor Bruce Willis announced he was stepping back from his career due to communica

Updated on:January 21,2024

Eating more ultra-processed foods associated with increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of developi

Updated on: May 26,2024

Eating more ultra-processed foods associated with increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of developi

Updated on:May 26,2024

Discovery of new role for brain's immune cells could have Alzheimer's implications

by Josh Barney,University of Virginia“Precise blood vessel function is critical to accommodate the extreme energy demands of the brain for normal brain function,” said Ukpong B. Eyo, a top exper

Updated on: May 28,2024

Discovery of new role for brain's immune cells could have Alzheimer's implications

by Josh Barney,University of Virginia“Precise blood vessel function is critical to accommodate the extreme energy demands of the brain for normal brain function,” said Ukpong B. Eyo, a top exper

Updated on:May 28,2024

Florida doctors use saliva test to reveal someone's future risk for Alzheimer's

by Cindy Krischer GoodmanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFlorida doctors are using a new test to determine someone's future risk for Alzheimer's disease from a few drops of spit.At a time whe

Updated on: June 01,2024

Florida doctors use saliva test to reveal someone's future risk for Alzheimer's

by Cindy Krischer GoodmanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFlorida doctors are using a new test to determine someone's future risk for Alzheimer's disease from a few drops of spit.At a time whe

Updated on:June 01,2024

How dopaminergic systems in fruit flies create reward-seeking behaviors despite adverse consequences

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressReward DAN activity reduces subsequent need seeking. a, Left, schematics and experimental protocol. Right, starved flies trained with 0273-neuron activation (orange) disre

Updated on: January 11,2024

How dopaminergic systems in fruit flies create reward-seeking behaviors despite adverse consequences

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressReward DAN activity reduces subsequent need seeking. a, Left, schematics and experimental protocol. Right, starved flies trained with 0273-neuron activation (orange) disre

Updated on:January 11,2024

Physical frailty may put people at greater risk of depression, study finds

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityOverview of analyses performed in the current study. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48827-8Individuals who meet at lea

Updated on: May 30,2024

Physical frailty may put people at greater risk of depression, study finds

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityOverview of analyses performed in the current study. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48827-8Individuals who meet at lea

Updated on:May 30,2024

How the brain encodes warm and cool

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThe averaged widefield calcium imaging shows how the posterior insular cortex responds to cool (left) and warm (right) stimulation of the mouse's

Updated on: February 21,2024

How the brain encodes warm and cool

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThe averaged widefield calcium imaging shows how the posterior insular cortex responds to cool (left) and warm (right) stimulation of the mouse's

Updated on:February 21,2024