Dementia rates more than 20% higher among black adults than UK average

by University College LondonCrude dementia prevalence (95% CI) in those aged 65 and over, by ethnic group. Credit:Alzheimer's & Dementia(2022). DOI: 10.1002/alz.12774Dementia

Updated on: June 07,2024

Dementia rates more than 20% higher among black adults than UK average

by University College LondonCrude dementia prevalence (95% CI) in those aged 65 and over, by ethnic group. Credit:Alzheimer's & Dementia(2022). DOI: 10.1002/alz.12774Dementia

Updated on:June 07,2024

Study reveals insights into link between genetic mutation and Parkinson's

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityLRRK2 inhibits lysosomal protease activity in human iPSC-derived macrophages. (A) Airyscan live cell confocal micrographs showing lysosome labeling in human iPSC-

Updated on: April 26,2024

Study reveals insights into link between genetic mutation and Parkinson's

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityLRRK2 inhibits lysosomal protease activity in human iPSC-derived macrophages. (A) Airyscan live cell confocal micrographs showing lysosome labeling in human iPSC-

Updated on:April 26,2024

People with increased risk of Alzheimer's have deficits in navigating

by Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnimals and humans have the ability to follow their own position in space through self-motion cues, even in the absence of any other se

Updated on: June 07,2024

People with increased risk of Alzheimer's have deficits in navigating

by Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnimals and humans have the ability to follow their own position in space through self-motion cues, even in the absence of any other se

Updated on:June 07,2024

Post-COVID condition is not linked to ongoing infection or active brain damage, study shows

by Gustav Löfgren,Swedish Research CouncilPrincipal component analysis plot of 5 neurobiomarkers in CSF. The centroids for each group are indicated and surrounded with ellipses indicating 95% co

Updated on: January 11,2024

Post-COVID condition is not linked to ongoing infection or active brain damage, study shows

by Gustav Löfgren,Swedish Research CouncilPrincipal component analysis plot of 5 neurobiomarkers in CSF. The centroids for each group are indicated and surrounded with ellipses indicating 95% co

Updated on:January 11,2024

Couples and young-onset dementia: Study of coping offers hope for new interventions

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have used a couples-based framework to describe the experiences of individuals diag

Updated on: June 01,2024

Couples and young-onset dementia: Study of coping offers hope for new interventions

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have used a couples-based framework to describe the experiences of individuals diag

Updated on:June 01,2024

Scientists explain how the brain encodes lottery values

bySainsbury Wellcome CentreCartoon of a rat playing a game involving risk. Credit: The image was created with the assistance of AI (DALL·E 3)Neuroscientists have uncovered a key brain area in ra

Updated on: January 11,2024

Scientists explain how the brain encodes lottery values

bySainsbury Wellcome CentreCartoon of a rat playing a game involving risk. Credit: The image was created with the assistance of AI (DALL·E 3)Neuroscientists have uncovered a key brain area in ra

Updated on:January 11,2024

Researchers: Lifestyle changes can reduce dementia risk by maintaining brain plasticity, but the time to act is now

by Saskia Sivananthan and Laura Middleton,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWalk 10,000 steps a day, cut back alcohol, get better sleep at night, stay socially active—we're told that

Updated on: February 24,2024

Researchers: Lifestyle changes can reduce dementia risk by maintaining brain plasticity, but the time to act is now

by Saskia Sivananthan and Laura Middleton,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWalk 10,000 steps a day, cut back alcohol, get better sleep at night, stay socially active—we're told that

Updated on:February 24,2024

Advanced fMRI techniques reveal the brain's dynamic architecture

byMiguel Hernandez University of ElcheHierarchical distribution of connections represented in colors on the surface of a human brain. Credit: Varga, L. et al. inCell Systems(2024)Res

Updated on: September 23,2024

Advanced fMRI techniques reveal the brain's dynamic architecture

byMiguel Hernandez University of ElcheHierarchical distribution of connections represented in colors on the surface of a human brain. Credit: Varga, L. et al. inCell Systems(2024)Res

Updated on:September 23,2024

Women with a heart healthy diet in midlife are less likely to report cognitive decline later: Study

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen with diets during middle age designed to lower blood pressure were about 17% less likely to report memory loss and other signs of cogni

Updated on: February 24,2024

Women with a heart healthy diet in midlife are less likely to report cognitive decline later: Study

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen with diets during middle age designed to lower blood pressure were about 17% less likely to report memory loss and other signs of cogni

Updated on:February 24,2024

Research participation associated with greater adherence to medications for dementia, fewer racial disparities

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research conducted by investigators from the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Mount Sinai has revealed that while older p

Updated on: May 05,2024

Research participation associated with greater adherence to medications for dementia, fewer racial disparities

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research conducted by investigators from the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Mount Sinai has revealed that while older p

Updated on:May 05,2024

New hope against Alzheimer's disease

Updated on: December 25,2024

New hope against Alzheimer's disease

Updated on:December 25,2024

Could a computer diagnose Alzheimer's disease and dementia?

by Gina Mantica,Boston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt takes a lot of time—and money—to diagnose Alzheimer's disease. After running lengthy in-person neuropsychological exams,

Updated on: June 18,2024

Could a computer diagnose Alzheimer's disease and dementia?

by Gina Mantica,Boston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt takes a lot of time—and money—to diagnose Alzheimer's disease. After running lengthy in-person neuropsychological exams,

Updated on:June 18,2024