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For women, high blood pressure in your 40s may be tied to increased risk of dementia

For women, high blood pressure in your 40s may be tied to increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who develop high blood pressure in their 40s may be more likely to develop dementia years later, according to a study published in t

For women, high blood pressure in your 40s may be tied to increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who develop high blood pressure in their 40s may be more likely to develop dementia years later, according to a study published in t
Florida doctors use saliva test to reveal someone's future risk for Alzheimer's

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

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
National report highlights benefit of collaborative care models for people with dementia

National report highlights benefit of collaborative care models for people with dementia

by Regenstrief InstituteA new National Academies report on benefits of collaborative care models for dementia cites research and implementation by Regenstrief Institute research scientists. Colla

National report highlights benefit of collaborative care models for people with dementia

by Regenstrief InstituteA new National Academies report on benefits of collaborative care models for dementia cites research and implementation by Regenstrief Institute research scientists. Colla
Lower acculturation linked with poorer cognitive function in older Hispanics

Lower acculturation linked with poorer cognitive function in older Hispanics

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study on culture and cognition found that long-term Hispanic immigrants who were less acculturated to the U.S.

Lower acculturation linked with poorer cognitive function in older Hispanics

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study on culture and cognition found that long-term Hispanic immigrants who were less acculturated to the U.S.
Sleep aid models sleep patterns, plays soothing music at appropriate times

Sleep aid models sleep patterns, plays soothing music at appropriate times

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInsomnia is a pervasive sleep disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. It has long been considered a significant health con

Sleep aid models sleep patterns, plays soothing music at appropriate times

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInsomnia is a pervasive sleep disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. It has long been considered a significant health con
Third Alzheimer's drug represents 'opening chapter in new era'

Third Alzheimer's drug represents 'opening chapter in new era'

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith yet a third new Alzheimer's drug expected to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the field i

Third Alzheimer's drug represents 'opening chapter in new era'

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith yet a third new Alzheimer's drug expected to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the field i
'Visual clutter' alters information flow in the brain, study shows

'Visual clutter' alters information flow in the brain, study shows

byYale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhether we're staring at our phones, the page of a book, or the person across the table, the objects of our focus never stand in isolation;

'Visual clutter' alters information flow in the brain, study shows

byYale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhether we're staring at our phones, the page of a book, or the person across the table, the objects of our focus never stand in isolation;
Human stem cell models point to glia as key players in multiple sclerosis

Human stem cell models point to glia as key players in multiple sclerosis

byNew York Stem Cell FoundationGlia-enriched cultures from a primary progressive multiple sclerosis iPSC line showing astrocytes (yellow), oligodendrocytes (cyan), and neurons (magenta). Credit:

Human stem cell models point to glia as key players in multiple sclerosis

byNew York Stem Cell FoundationGlia-enriched cultures from a primary progressive multiple sclerosis iPSC line showing astrocytes (yellow), oligodendrocytes (cyan), and neurons (magenta). Credit:
The brain's ability to perceive space expands like the universe

The brain's ability to perceive space expands like the universe

by Salk InstituteNew experiences are absorbed into neural representations over time, symbolized here by a hyperboloid hourglass. Credit: Salk InstituteYoung children sometimes believe that the mo

The brain's ability to perceive space expands like the universe

by Salk InstituteNew experiences are absorbed into neural representations over time, symbolized here by a hyperboloid hourglass. Credit: Salk InstituteYoung children sometimes believe that the mo
Bill Gates giving $50 million for Alzheimer's research

Bill Gates giving $50 million for Alzheimer's research

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates announced Monday that he is investing $50 million to fund research into treatment for Alzheimer's disease.Gates, in an entry on his blog, said he was making the inv

Bill Gates giving $50 million for Alzheimer's research

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates announced Monday that he is investing $50 million to fund research into treatment for Alzheimer's disease.Gates, in an entry on his blog, said he was making the inv
Smoking in adults ages 60 and older linked to worse scores on cognitive tests

Smoking in adults ages 60 and older linked to worse scores on cognitive tests

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe more people smoke, the worse they perform on cognitive tests, regardless of other health conditions known to affect cognition, according

Smoking in adults ages 60 and older linked to worse scores on cognitive tests

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe more people smoke, the worse they perform on cognitive tests, regardless of other health conditions known to affect cognition, according
60 years later, high school quality may have a long-term impact on cognition

60 years later, high school quality may have a long-term impact on cognition

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study of more than 2,200 adults who attended U.S. high schools in the early 1960s found that those who attended hig

60 years later, high school quality may have a long-term impact on cognition

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study of more than 2,200 adults who attended U.S. high schools in the early 1960s found that those who attended hig