Traumatic brain injury may raise veterans' long-term stroke risk

by Michael Merschel, American Heart Association NewsMilitary veterans who had a traumatic brain injury may have an increased long-term risk of stroke, new research suggests.The study, which used data

Updated on: February 03,2024

Traumatic brain injury may raise veterans' long-term stroke risk

by Michael Merschel, American Heart Association NewsMilitary veterans who had a traumatic brain injury may have an increased long-term risk of stroke, new research suggests.The study, which used data

Updated on:February 03,2024

Gut could sound early warning alarm for motor neuron disease

by University of AberdeenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe same proteins thought to contribute to motor neuron disease can be found in the gut many years before any brain symptoms occur, a new

Updated on: February 03,2024

Gut could sound early warning alarm for motor neuron disease

by University of AberdeenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe same proteins thought to contribute to motor neuron disease can be found in the gut many years before any brain symptoms occur, a new

Updated on:February 03,2024

Global experts seek to end damaging dementia psychosis cycle

by University of ExeterAntisychotics can be damaging in dementia. Credit: University of ExeterA new research report calls for a change in approach in the treatment of psychosis in dementia, to fi

Updated on: March 09,2024

Global experts seek to end damaging dementia psychosis cycle

by University of ExeterAntisychotics can be damaging in dementia. Credit: University of ExeterA new research report calls for a change in approach in the treatment of psychosis in dementia, to fi

Updated on:March 09,2024

Neuroscientists uncover important thinning mechanism that affects how the brain matures in adolescence

byUniversity of MontrealCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhat determines how a teenager's brain is structured and how it evolves? In a scientific first, researchers led by Université de Montréal neu

Updated on: January 12,2024

Neuroscientists uncover important thinning mechanism that affects how the brain matures in adolescence

byUniversity of MontrealCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhat determines how a teenager's brain is structured and how it evolves? In a scientific first, researchers led by Université de Montréal neu

Updated on:January 12,2024

How does the brain keep calm? Insight into brain stability and the key role of NMDA receptors

byTel-Aviv UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.10.014Researchers at Tel Aviv University have made a fundamental discovery: the NMDA receptor

Updated on: November 28,2024

How does the brain keep calm? Insight into brain stability and the key role of NMDA receptors

byTel-Aviv UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.10.014Researchers at Tel Aviv University have made a fundamental discovery: the NMDA receptor

Updated on:November 28,2024

New study shows exercise can boost brain health

by IOS PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health has been revealed, according to an international study that included a team of clinical re

Updated on: February 24,2024

New study shows exercise can boost brain health

by IOS PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health has been revealed, according to an international study that included a team of clinical re

Updated on:February 24,2024

Lifestyle changes prevent cognitive decline even in genetically susceptible individuals

by University of Eastern FinlandEnhanced lifestyle counselling prevents cognitive decline even in people who are carriers of the APOE4 gene, a common risk factor of Alzheimer's disease, accor

Updated on: March 07,2024

Lifestyle changes prevent cognitive decline even in genetically susceptible individuals

by University of Eastern FinlandEnhanced lifestyle counselling prevents cognitive decline even in people who are carriers of the APOE4 gene, a common risk factor of Alzheimer's disease, accor

Updated on:March 07,2024

The brain isn't the only place a stroke can occur

by Laura WilliamsonSudden, painless loss of vision. Burning back pain. Achy legs. Incontinence.People might not recognize these as signs of astroke, because some are not the symptoms of a stroke

Updated on: February 21,2024

The brain isn't the only place a stroke can occur

by Laura WilliamsonSudden, painless loss of vision. Burning back pain. Achy legs. Incontinence.People might not recognize these as signs of astroke, because some are not the symptoms of a stroke

Updated on:February 21,2024

Hidden financial dimensions affect people with cognitive decline and their care partners, report says

by The Gerontological Society of AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn planning for older adulthood, many people both fear and consistently underestimate the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related d

Updated on: April 29,2024

Hidden financial dimensions affect people with cognitive decline and their care partners, report says

by The Gerontological Society of AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn planning for older adulthood, many people both fear and consistently underestimate the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related d

Updated on:April 29,2024

New treatments for Alzheimer's and stroke revealed in several new studies

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe results of three new studies indicate there could be new treatments for Alzheimer's and stroke. One study reveals a possi

Updated on: June 18,2024

New treatments for Alzheimer's and stroke revealed in several new studies

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe results of three new studies indicate there could be new treatments for Alzheimer's and stroke. One study reveals a possi

Updated on:June 18,2024

Activity is important for your brain and for the prevention of Alzheimer's, suggests neurovascular study

by University of Copenhagen"By staying active, we are able to maintain a healthy vascular system so that the blood vessels stay flexible and retain the ability to drive forward the cerebrosp

Updated on: March 02,2024

Activity is important for your brain and for the prevention of Alzheimer's, suggests neurovascular study

by University of Copenhagen"By staying active, we are able to maintain a healthy vascular system so that the blood vessels stay flexible and retain the ability to drive forward the cerebrosp

Updated on:March 02,2024

Risk factors for faster aging in the brain revealed in new study

by University of OxfordTo the left of the figure, the red-yellow color denotes the regions that degenerate earlier than the rest of the brain, and are vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease. These

Updated on: March 30,2024

Risk factors for faster aging in the brain revealed in new study

by University of OxfordTo the left of the figure, the red-yellow color denotes the regions that degenerate earlier than the rest of the brain, and are vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease. These

Updated on:March 30,2024