New figures show dementia is leading cause of death in England and Wales

by Alzheimer's Research UKNew figures released by the Office of National Statistics show that for the first time, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are the leading cause of death fo

Updated on: March 07,2024

New figures show dementia is leading cause of death in England and Wales

by Alzheimer's Research UKNew figures released by the Office of National Statistics show that for the first time, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are the leading cause of death fo

Updated on:March 07,2024

Brain exercise and training program to improve mind and body wellness in individuals with mild cognitive impairment

by Courtney Caprara,University of PittsburghIndividuals with mild cognitive impairment have a new resource in Pittsburgh with the recently establishedBrain Training and Exercise(BRiT

Updated on: March 07,2024

Brain exercise and training program to improve mind and body wellness in individuals with mild cognitive impairment

by Courtney Caprara,University of PittsburghIndividuals with mild cognitive impairment have a new resource in Pittsburgh with the recently establishedBrain Training and Exercise(BRiT

Updated on:March 07,2024

Socioeconomic deprivation linked to higher risk of epilepsy related to traumatic brain injury

by Lori SolomonSocioeconomic deprivation increases the risk for sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and in some age groups, it may also increase the risk for epilepsy after a TBI, according to

Updated on: July 17,2024

Socioeconomic deprivation linked to higher risk of epilepsy related to traumatic brain injury

by Lori SolomonSocioeconomic deprivation increases the risk for sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and in some age groups, it may also increase the risk for epilepsy after a TBI, according to

Updated on:July 17,2024

Alzheimer's insights in single cells

by B. D. Colen,Harvard UniversityAn image of the type of cells studied by Young-Pearse and colleagues shows human astrocytes (red) and neurons (green) derived from iPS cells. Credit: Sarah Sulli

Updated on: February 27,2024

Alzheimer's insights in single cells

by B. D. Colen,Harvard UniversityAn image of the type of cells studied by Young-Pearse and colleagues shows human astrocytes (red) and neurons (green) derived from iPS cells. Credit: Sarah Sulli

Updated on:February 27,2024

Estrogen drug may not benefit women with Alzheimer's dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.An estrogen-like drug, raloxifene, has no demonstrated benefit on me

Updated on: February 26,2024

Estrogen drug may not benefit women with Alzheimer's dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.An estrogen-like drug, raloxifene, has no demonstrated benefit on me

Updated on:February 26,2024

In a new study, neuroscientists spark shelter-seeking response by reactivating memory circuit

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineA light-sheet microscope 3D image displays the convergence of dopaminergic transmitter inputs from the ventral tegmental area (green), a midbrain str

Updated on: October 14,2024

In a new study, neuroscientists spark shelter-seeking response by reactivating memory circuit

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineA light-sheet microscope 3D image displays the convergence of dopaminergic transmitter inputs from the ventral tegmental area (green), a midbrain str

Updated on:October 14,2024

Pimavanserin reduced symptoms of dementia-related psychosis in phase 3 trial

by University of ExeterA large-scale trial has found a treatment with pimavanserin substantially reduced psychotic symptoms and reduced risk of relapse of those symptoms compared to placebo in pe

Updated on: March 07,2024

Pimavanserin reduced symptoms of dementia-related psychosis in phase 3 trial

by University of ExeterA large-scale trial has found a treatment with pimavanserin substantially reduced psychotic symptoms and reduced risk of relapse of those symptoms compared to placebo in pe

Updated on:March 07,2024

Early abnormalities of Alzheimer's disease: It takes two (proteins) to tango

by McGill UniversityCredit: McGill UniversityFor years, neuroscientists have puzzled over how two abnormal proteins, called amyloid and tau, accumulate in the brain and damage it to cause Alzheim

Updated on: February 28,2024

Early abnormalities of Alzheimer's disease: It takes two (proteins) to tango

by McGill UniversityCredit: McGill UniversityFor years, neuroscientists have puzzled over how two abnormal proteins, called amyloid and tau, accumulate in the brain and damage it to cause Alzheim

Updated on:February 28,2024

The brain-heart connection: Understanding a powerful tie that works both ways

Updated on: September 26,2025

The brain-heart connection: Understanding a powerful tie that works both ways

Updated on:September 26,2025

Those with stroke risk factors may be more likely to have severe strokes

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not o

Updated on: November 28,2024

Those with stroke risk factors may be more likely to have severe strokes

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not o

Updated on:November 28,2024

Is dementia on the decline? Research suggests it might be

by Allie Shah, Star Tribune (Minneapolis)Despite fears that the coming silver tsunami will trigger a dementia epidemic, a surprising new study suggests that it may be possible to delay - or even preve

Updated on: February 28,2024

Is dementia on the decline? Research suggests it might be

by Allie Shah, Star Tribune (Minneapolis)Despite fears that the coming silver tsunami will trigger a dementia epidemic, a surprising new study suggests that it may be possible to delay - or even preve

Updated on:February 28,2024

Precise map of primate foveolar cortex uncovers intricacies of brain's visual system

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressColor-coded responses to different visual stimuli. a, Activations to achromatic high-SF gratings (in cycles per degree). Yellow, SF11; purple, SF15; orange, SF18. b,

Updated on: January 14,2025

Precise map of primate foveolar cortex uncovers intricacies of brain's visual system

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressColor-coded responses to different visual stimuli. a, Activations to achromatic high-SF gratings (in cycles per degree). Yellow, SF11; purple, SF15; orange, SF18. b,

Updated on:January 14,2025