A diet of essential amino acids could keep dementia at bay

by The National Institutes for Quantum Science and TechnologyFig. 1. Neurodegenerative processes in rTg4510 mice are accelerated by an LPD and ameliorated by Amino LP7.(A) Schematic diagram of the exp

Updated on: June 01,2024

A diet of essential amino acids could keep dementia at bay

by The National Institutes for Quantum Science and TechnologyFig. 1. Neurodegenerative processes in rTg4510 mice are accelerated by an LPD and ameliorated by Amino LP7.(A) Schematic diagram of the exp

Updated on:June 01,2024

Scientists demonstrate how individual differences in 'whole-brain' activity are generated in roundworms

by University of TokyoA snapshot taken with a confocal microscope of the whole brain of a roundworm. Credit: Toyoshima et al 2024Joint research led by Yu Toyoshima and Yuichi Iino of the Universi

Updated on: March 19,2024

Scientists demonstrate how individual differences in 'whole-brain' activity are generated in roundworms

by University of TokyoA snapshot taken with a confocal microscope of the whole brain of a roundworm. Credit: Toyoshima et al 2024Joint research led by Yu Toyoshima and Yuichi Iino of the Universi

Updated on:March 19,2024

1 in 10 people with dementia experience suicidal thoughts, finds study

byUniversity College LondonForest plots of prevalence of suicide outcomes in PwD. Credit:Ageing Research Reviews(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102445People with dementia are more li

Updated on: September 21,2024

1 in 10 people with dementia experience suicidal thoughts, finds study

byUniversity College LondonForest plots of prevalence of suicide outcomes in PwD. Credit:Ageing Research Reviews(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102445People with dementia are more li

Updated on:September 21,2024

Ion channel linked to brain inflammation identified

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityImmunohistochemistry of WT hippocampal astrocytes in culture showing expression of Orai1 in the soma and processes. Orai1 labeling (with a monoclonal anti

Updated on: January 29,2024

Ion channel linked to brain inflammation identified

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityImmunohistochemistry of WT hippocampal astrocytes in culture showing expression of Orai1 in the soma and processes. Orai1 labeling (with a monoclonal anti

Updated on:January 29,2024

Physical therapy clinical trial demonstrates meaningful gains for stroke survivors

by Amy Cherry,University of DelawareStroke survivor Larry Christian (center) participates in high-intensity interval training in a clinical trial while research assistant Henry Wright (right) ob

Updated on: January 12,2024

Physical therapy clinical trial demonstrates meaningful gains for stroke survivors

by Amy Cherry,University of DelawareStroke survivor Larry Christian (center) participates in high-intensity interval training in a clinical trial while research assistant Henry Wright (right) ob

Updated on:January 12,2024

Stress activates brain regions linked to alcohol use disorder differently for women than men, finds study

byResearch Society on AlcoholismMain Effect of Medication (Ibudilast > Placebo) on Whole Brain Activation to Stress vs. Control. Participants treated with ibudilast had greater activation tha

Updated on: April 28,2024

Stress activates brain regions linked to alcohol use disorder differently for women than men, finds study

byResearch Society on AlcoholismMain Effect of Medication (Ibudilast > Placebo) on Whole Brain Activation to Stress vs. Control. Participants treated with ibudilast had greater activation tha

Updated on:April 28,2024

Could brain mapping transform how we predict and treat psychosis?

byWellcome TrustCredit: Human Brain ProjectPsychotic disorders affect around one in 100 people globallyand are among the most severe mental health problems.Early intervention is crucial to

Updated on: January 12,2024

Could brain mapping transform how we predict and treat psychosis?

byWellcome TrustCredit: Human Brain ProjectPsychotic disorders affect around one in 100 people globallyand are among the most severe mental health problems.Early intervention is crucial to

Updated on:January 12,2024

Improving the lives of people with dementia

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn expert in the communication challenges caused by dementia is using her research to inform training practices for carers and families.Professor Ali

Updated on: June 04,2024

Improving the lives of people with dementia

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn expert in the communication challenges caused by dementia is using her research to inform training practices for carers and families.Professor Ali

Updated on:June 04,2024

Women accumulate Alzheimer's-related protein faster

by Lund UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease seems to progress faster in women than in men. The protein tau accumulates at a higher rate in women, according to rese

Updated on: May 26,2024

Women accumulate Alzheimer's-related protein faster

by Lund UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease seems to progress faster in women than in men. The protein tau accumulates at a higher rate in women, according to rese

Updated on:May 26,2024

Early menopause may raise risk of dementia later in life

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen who enter menopause very early, before age 40, were found to be more likely to develop dementia of any type later in life compa

Updated on: June 05,2024

Early menopause may raise risk of dementia later in life

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen who enter menopause very early, before age 40, were found to be more likely to develop dementia of any type later in life compa

Updated on:June 05,2024

'Aggressive' new advance directive would let dementia patients refuse food

by Jonel Aleccia, Kaiser Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreading into ethically and legally uncertain territory, a New York end-of-life agency has approved a new document that lets people stipula

Updated on: June 18,2024

'Aggressive' new advance directive would let dementia patients refuse food

by Jonel Aleccia, Kaiser Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreading into ethically and legally uncertain territory, a New York end-of-life agency has approved a new document that lets people stipula

Updated on:June 18,2024

Using poetry to bring back memories for people with dementia

by Charlotte Anscombe,University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamStudents from the School of English at the University of Nottingham have been helping to bring back the memories of

Updated on: March 09,2024

Using poetry to bring back memories for people with dementia

by Charlotte Anscombe,University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamStudents from the School of English at the University of Nottingham have been helping to bring back the memories of

Updated on:March 09,2024