Neuron lattice structure may guard against neurodegeneration
Brain cells are constantly swallowing material from the fluid that surrounds them – signaling molecules, nutrients, even pieces of their own surfaces – in a process…
Lifelong learning associated with lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Engaging in a variety of intellectually stimulating activities throughout life, such as reading, writing and learning a language,…
NHS vitamin D warning over damage to kidneys and heart
The NHS recommends vitamin D supplements from October to March, but warns taking too much over a long…
Cognitive speed training shows potential to delay dementia for two decades
Adults age 65 and older who completed five to six weeks of cognitive speed training – in this…
Hippocampus reorganizes memories to anticipate future outcomes, study finds
A preclinical study published in Nature has found evidence that the hippocampus, the brain region that stores memory, also reorganizes…
Research uncovers why certain brain cells are more resilient to tau protein buildup
New research by UCLA Health and UC San Francisco has uncovered why certain brain cells are more resilient…
Combination therapy improves cognition in Alzheimer’s models
In recent years, research into cannabis and its main psychoactive ingredient, Δ⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has unearthed medical benefits including…
How do superagers stay so young? Genes can play a key role, study suggests
Ageing has arguably always been a puzzle. There is the 82-year-old part-time farmer down the road who remains…
KAIST proposes novel strategy for multifactorial Alzheimer’s treatment
Conventional treatments of Alzheimer’s disease, one of the most common forms of dementia, have been largely focused on…
Obesity and high blood pressure may lead to a higher risk of dementia
Dementia may pose a greater risk for people with obesity and high blood pressure, according to new research.…
Florida neuroscientist shares 3 supplements that are ‘amazing’ for the brain: Boosts health, improves memory…
The brain is arguably the most important organ in our body, and taking proper care of it is…
Florida neuroscientist reveals best time to take magnesium: ‘One of the most important minerals for your brain’
A healthy body requires a steady supply of both macro and micronutrients to maintain itself. One of the…