Adult Education Classes Linked to 19% Lower Risk of Dementia
Middle-aged adults and seniors who participate in adult education reduce their risk of developing dementia conditions such as Alzheimer’s by 19% within five years. How…
Middle-aged adults and seniors who participate in adult education reduce their risk of developing dementia conditions such as Alzheimer’s by 19% within five years. How…
According to recent research from the University of East Anglia, children who are too short for their age can suffer reduced cognitive ability arising from…
Individuals aged 60 and above could face a higher risk of dementia if they frequently partake in inactive activities such as sitting while watching television…
Playing a single 18-hole round of golf or completing 6 km of either Nordic walking or regular walking can significantly improve immediate cognitive function in…
New stem cell research opens up new opportunities for discovery. Schizophrenia is a complex neuropsychiatric disorder, the intricacies of which are not yet fully grasped….
New study reveals role of frontal and parietal cortex in economic decisions under risk in rats. Neuroscientists have uncovered a key brain area in rats…
You can’t blame your brain for your actions! Neuroscientists at HSE University have challenged the famous studies that question the free will of our decisions….
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a novel approach to enhancing the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. This method combines an online psychiatric evaluation…
More than 4 million cells profiled to make largest atlas to date to help explore the evolution of the human brain and new targets for…
Findings could help scientists develop regenerative therapies for spinal cord injuries and other neurological conditions. Neurons, the main cells that make up our brain and…
A study from Baylor College of Medicine found that the fungus Candida albicans can produce toxic peptides linked to Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting the fungus might…
You have 3,000+ different kinds of brain cells, and more insights from the largest human brain cell atlases created to date. Scientists have just unveiled…
Study finds that in worms, the HSN neuron uses multiple chemicals and connections to orchestrate egg-laying and locomotion over the course of several minutes. A…
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that pregnancy hormones ‘rewire’ the brain to prepare mice for motherhood. Their findings, published on October 5…
The study examines the connection in overweight adults. Prebiotics help promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria by acting as their food source. These non-digestible…
Researchers map gene switches and brain cell types associated with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, and major depression. In a large, multi-institutional effort led by…
Incredibly detailed cell maps help pave the way for a new generation of treatments. A group of international scientists have mapped the genetic, cellular, and…
New research from Rice University finds that antidepressants may actually reduce negative memories in individuals suffering from depression while improving overall memory function. The study…