New microscope captures 3D blood flow and oxygenation at single-cell resolution
The brain relies on real-time delivery of oxygen and nutrients through its microvasculature, which threads through neural tissue…
Can brain training prevent dementia? Long-term trial shows speed training with boosters makes a difference
A landmark 20-year analysis of the ACTIVE trial suggests that targeted, reinforced speed-based cognitive training may delay dementia…
Investigating microglia’s role in Alzheimer’s pathology
Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder and the…
Machine learning predicts who will decline faster in Alzheimer’s disease using routine clinic data
By harnessing everyday clinical assessments, researchers demonstrate that personalized 12-month forecasts of cognitive and functional change in dementia…
People amazed by woman’s tender dedication to her 48-year-old husband with dementia
In March 2023, after months of preparation and paperwork, Anita Omary arrived in the United States from her…
Coffee And Tea Consumption Associated With Lower Dementia Rates
I have been a regular coffee drinker since college (and especially during the challenging days of medical school.)…
New Study Finds Regular Exercise Makes Your Brain Younger
2 min read SCIENCE HAS JUST given you one more reason not to skip your workout. Regular exercise…
New Mandarin cognitive tests improve dementia diagnosis for Chinese older adults
Asian Americans are the fastest-growing group of older adults in the U.S., but they often face language and…
What is the best brain training test to reduce dementia risk? Study examines various types
This is the 83rd instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment,…
New review explores whether berries can slow cognitive decline linked to obesity
Can everyday berries help protect the aging brain? A new systematic review explores how berry-derived polyphenols may influence…
Study identifies PPP2R5C blood marker that may detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier
Researchers report that declining PPP2R5C levels in blood may signal early Alzheimer’s pathology, offering new insight into tau…
Exercise and protein drinks improve function in people with dementia
A simple combination of daily physical exercise and protein-rich nutritional drinks appears to offer significant health benefits for…