Brain protein predicts recovery time following concussion
Elevated levels of the brain protein tau following a sport-related concussion are associated with a…
Browsing: Dementia
Tablet devices show promise in managing agitation among patients with dementia
A new pilot study led by McLean Hospital’s Ipsit Vahia, MD, medical director of Geriatric…
Protein associated with Parkinson’s travels from brain to gut
Researchers of the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) have found that “alpha-synuclein”, a protein…
Study finds Mediterranean diet may have lasting effects on brain health
A new study shows that older people who followed a Mediterranean diet retained more brain…
Living close to major roads linked to small increase in dementia risk
Dementia is more common in people who live within 50 metres of a major road…
Study: Youth benefit from relationships with older adults, even if those adults are in poor health
New research suggests that young adults benefit from close relationships with older adults, even if…
Study confirms ‘sniff test’ may be useful in diagnosing early Alzheimer’s disease
Tests that measure the sense of smell may soon become common in neurologists’ offices. Scientists…
Study details the molecular roots of Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have detailed the structure of…
Frequent sauna bathing protects men against dementia
Frequent sauna bathing can reduce the risk of dementia, according to a recent study carried…
Analyzing brain patterns may help scientists increase people’s confidence, reduce fear
A new technique of analyzing brain patterns appears to help people overcome fear and build…
How brain tissue recovers after injury
A research team led by Associate Professor Mitsuharu ENDO and Professor Yasuhiro MINAMI (both from…
Early signs of Alzheimer’s detected in cerebrospinal fluid
Little is known about the role of the brain’s immune system in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers…
Antipsychotic drug use increases risk of mortality among persons with Alzheimer’s disease
Antipsychotic drug use is associated with a 60 percent increased risk of mortality among persons…
Higher BMI in adolescence may affect cognitive function in midlife
Overweight and obesity in adolescents have increased substantially in recent decades, and today affect a…
Brain activity may predict risk of falls in older people
Measuring the brain activity of healthy, older adults while they walk and talk at the…
