Scientists pinpoint key hotspot driving tau propagation in dementia
Diseases such as Alzheimer’s and frontotemporal dementia are considered neurodegenerative tauopathies, in which tau proteins in the brain…
Curtin University study identifies risk factors for prolonged concussion symptoms
A new Curtin University study has found almost half of people who experience a concussion still experience problems…
Popular Joint Supplement Tied to Faster Decline in Alzheimer’s Patients
Glucosamine, a widely used over-the-counter supplement for joint pain, may worsen outcomes in people with Alzheimer’s disease and…
Placental health in late pregnancy linked to childhood ADHD
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children may be associated with problems with the health of the placenta during…
This AI EEG Device Could Help Pinpoint What Triggers Seizures
The brain never clocks out. Whether you’re chatting with a friend, solving an algebra problem, reading a blog…
What older adults do on screens may matter more than total screen time
Researchers combined four aging cohorts with genetic analyses to examine whether the type and duration of screen use…
Insomnia linked to increased risk of stroke and hospital admissions
Insomnia is not only associated with poor sleep and reduced daytime functioning, but may also be an indicator…
Could the Mediterranean diet protect the brain through the gut?
From microbial metabolites to inflammation and the blood-brain barrier, researchers trace how Mediterranean eating could influence neurodegeneration, while…
Transient ischemic attacks linked to increased long-term dementia risk
Having a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a…
Active form of meprin-β protein increases in people with Alzheimer’s disease
A team from the Altered Molecular Mechanism in Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia laboratory, led by Javier Sáez Valero,…
Study reveals how CaMKIIα proteins organize during memory formation
Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University, Kyoto University, SOKENDAI, and the National Institute…
Mindfulness and tai chi practices help cancer survivors manage symptoms
The cancer journey for many patients doesn’t end after treatment. Many live with long-term side effects that affect…