Aerobic Exercise Makes The Brain Younger, Scientists Just Can’t Explain Why
(Photo by BearFotos on Shutterstock) A year of consistent exercise appears to rejuvenate the brain – but don’t…
Incretin-based diabetes drugs show potential protective effects against dementia
A large McGill University study has found that two classes of medications commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes,…
Magtein clinical study reveals significant gains in cognitive age and cardiovascular health
Magtein has received new clinical backing for its effects in boosting cognitive performance, memory, reaction time, brain cognitive…
MIT researchers map dynamic fuzzy coat surrounding tau protein fibrils
One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease is the clumping of proteins called Tau, which form tangled fibrils…
Post-meal blood sugar spikes linked to increased Alzheimer’s risk
A new study led by researchers from the University of Liverpool has found that spikes in blood sugar…
Fruit fly study identifies genes regulating dopamine and sleep
Dopamine in the brain influences movement, learning, motivation and sleep. In humans, problems with dopamine are linked to…
Brain immune cells drive persistent negative emotions after repeated binge drinking
New research has identified that neuroinflammation driven by microglia (immune cells in the brain) is a primary underlying…
Research finds persistent prescribing of risky medications to older adults with dementia
Despite years of clinical guidelines warning against the practice, one in four Medicare beneficiaries with dementia is prescribed…
Restoring protein production in motor neuron axons
Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven have identified a molecular process that allows motor neurons to maintain protein…
Fish study reveals how ovulation triggers sexual receptivity in females
A research team led by Hiroshima University and Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology have proposed a neuroendocrine…
Study uncovers a neural brake that limits motivation during unpleasant situations
Background Most of us know the feeling: maybe it is making a difficult phone call, starting a report…
Brain signals shape facial expressions before movement begins
Every time we smile, grimace, or flash a quick look of surprise, it feels effortless, but the brain…