The cerebellum may help aging brains stay sharper
Long viewed mainly as a movement center, the cerebellum may play a critical role in cognitive resilience, with…
New Compound Blocks Nerve Cell Death in Alzheimer’s
Summary: A new study uncovered a novel biological pathway and a promising therapeutic agent capable of slowing the…
Scientists Discover Key Alzheimer’s “Tipping Point” That May Decide Who Gets Dementia
Researchers identified a pivotal biological shift that may influence whether Alzheimer’s-related brain changes progress to dementia. Credit: Shutterstock…
Long-term exposure to air pollution associated with lower semantic memory
A new study by researchers at UC Davis Health and Kaiser Permanente found that higher exposure to very small air…
Research challenges calcium and vitamin D use for bone health
Researchers in Canada evaluated 69 trials involving 153,902 participants, most of whom were community-dwelling and not at high…
Popular Supplement Ingredient Linked to Shorter Lifespan in Men
Tyrosine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in many protein-rich foods. It is also widely used in…
Scientists Identify Simple Supplement That Greatly Reduces Alzheimer’s Damage
Scientists in Japan found that arginine, a common amino acid already used in supplements and medicine, reduced harmful…
Chinese military study suggests omega-3 supplements could hurt the brain
Oral fish oil intake may not improve and could even speed up cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease, a…
Omega-3 Supplements Linked to Cognitive Decline in Surprising New Study
A widely used supplement may not behave as expected in the aging brain, hinting at deeper biological mechanisms…
Researchers Discover Boosting a Single Protein Helps the Brain Fight Alzheimer’s
Scientists have discovered a way to activate a built-in brain cleanup system that may help counter Alzheimer’s disease.…
Zebra finch neurons offer new clues about learning, repair, and human brain limits
A zebra finch can fit in the palm of your hand, but its brain is doing something that…
Could Alzheimer’s Begin in the Nerves, Not the Brain?
Summary: New research suggests that the balance and walking issues associated with Alzheimer’s disease may not be “top-down”…