In a famous Blue Zone, daily movement was tied to fewer memory complaints
A study of older adults living in Sardinia’s longevity-linked Blue Zone finds that daily movement, lower sedentary time,…
Alzheimer’s markers show crucial differences across diverse global populations
Established Alzheimer’s markers are also detected in blood samples from Nigeria and Tanzania. But other proteins in the…
Brain scans reveal language-specific network of neurons even during nonlinguistic tasks
The language network in your brain can be seen, even if you aren’t saying a word. For a…
Later-life estrogen therapy associated with lower risk of developing dementia
Use of hormone therapy later in life was associated with lower risk of developing dementia, according to a…
Aging clock analysis identifies key genes in opioid dependence
A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging on July 27, 2026, titled “Transcriptomic aging clock analysis identifies…
New open source tool unifies fragmented global lipid databases
In collaboration with the University of Vienna, the Technical University of Munich (TUM), and Heidelberg University, researchers at…
Stretchable catheter could help identify high-risk arterial plaque
We all know about plaque from dreaded trips to the dentist. But plaque can also build up inside…
Comprehensive brain cell map opens new avenues for Alzheimer’s therapies
The brain’s immune cells are increasingly recognized as key players in Alzheimer’s disease, but exactly how they change…
HDC finds Health NZ Lakes District failures contributed to baby’s brain damage
According to a report released today by HDC deputy Rose Wall, the baby was born at Rotorua Hospital…
Silencing prefrontal cortex helps mice adopt better strategies
The prefrontal cortex, a brain region long associated with learning more flexible behaviors, can sometimes block the ability…
Targeting small group of brain cells may reduce opioid addiction risk
Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine are investigating how to keep opioids’ pain-relieving benefits while reducing their…
Christchurch musician Bryony Matthews shares invisible brain injury after e-scooter crash
“All these weird things that make you look quite stupid or lazy, but you’re actually just trying to…