Using a custom-built tool to analyze the electrical activity from neurons, researchers at Brown University have identified a brain-based biomarker that could be used to predict whether mild cognitive impairment will develop into Alzheimer’s disease.This […]
The factors that raise the risk of heart disease and stroke can also raise the risk of dementia. When blood vessels are damaged or blocked, it can deprive your brain of vital oxygen and nutrients, […]
Stress internalization is a significant risk factor for age-related cognitive decline in older Chinese Americans, according to Rutgers Health researchers.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
A major international research effort led by UNSW’s Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA) is reshaping our understanding of dementia by addressing a longstanding gap in global health equity.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Friends, ex-spouses and neighbors are playing a growing role in caring for older adults with dementia—yet surveys and policies still act as if only spouses and children matter.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
The idea that herpes infections trigger or contribute to Alzheimer’s disease has been gaining favor among some scientists, raising hope that herpes treatments could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s symptoms among patients.This article was originally […]
Exposure to nature—even in a virtual setting—can enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life for older adults living with dementia.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
The Alzheimer’s Association U.S. Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Risk (U.S. POINTER) found that certain lifestyle interventions improved cognition in older adults at risk of cognitive decline. U.S. POINTER is […]
It’s official: Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
The brain’s health depends on more than just its neurons. A complex network of blood vessels and immune cells acts as the brain’s dedicated guardians—controlling what enters, cleaning up waste, and protecting it from threats […]
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