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Capturing cortical connectivity close-up

Capturing cortical connectivity close-up

by University of PittsburghCredit: AI-generated imageThe brain is made up of a complex series of networks—signals are constantly bouncing between those networks to allow us to experience the worl

Capturing cortical connectivity close-up

by University of PittsburghCredit: AI-generated imageThe brain is made up of a complex series of networks—signals are constantly bouncing between those networks to allow us to experience the worl
Aerobic exercise training linked to enhanced brain function

Aerobic exercise training linked to enhanced brain function

by IOS PressRepresentative brain glucose metabolism scan from a participant in the usual low level of physical activity group (left) and from a participant in the moderate intensity aerobic train

Aerobic exercise training linked to enhanced brain function

by IOS PressRepresentative brain glucose metabolism scan from a participant in the usual low level of physical activity group (left) and from a participant in the moderate intensity aerobic train
Brain discovery holds key to boosting body's ability to fight Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis

Brain discovery holds key to boosting body's ability to fight Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis

by University of VirginiaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.09.030UVA Health researchers have discovered a molecule in the brain responsible for orchestra

Brain discovery holds key to boosting body's ability to fight Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis

by University of VirginiaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.09.030UVA Health researchers have discovered a molecule in the brain responsible for orchestra
GSA's KAER toolkit promotes care conversations on brain health, cognitive status

GSA's KAER toolkit promotes care conversations on brain health, cognitive status

by The Gerontological Society of AmericaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has released a new edition of its KAER toolkit, which is intended to support primar

GSA's KAER toolkit promotes care conversations on brain health, cognitive status

by The Gerontological Society of AmericaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has released a new edition of its KAER toolkit, which is intended to support primar
Tackling the ethical considerations of dementia research

Tackling the ethical considerations of dementia research

by Marilyn Perkins,University of PennsylvaniaPositron emission tomography (PET) scans similar to the one above can use a harmless radioactive tracer to visualize levels of amyloid in the brain.

Tackling the ethical considerations of dementia research

by Marilyn Perkins,University of PennsylvaniaPositron emission tomography (PET) scans similar to the one above can use a harmless radioactive tracer to visualize levels of amyloid in the brain.
New study reveals how biological sex influences brain proteins and disease risk

New study reveals how biological sex influences brain proteins and disease risk

by Emory UniversitySummary of main analyses. Credit:Nature Medicine(2023). DOI:10.1038/s41591-023-02509-yAn Emory led study published inNature MedicineandSynapse&nbs

New study reveals how biological sex influences brain proteins and disease risk

by Emory UniversitySummary of main analyses. Credit:Nature Medicine(2023). DOI:10.1038/s41591-023-02509-yAn Emory led study published inNature MedicineandSynapse&nbs
Residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases dementia risk

Residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases dementia risk

by Elana GotkineFor older veterans, residence within more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 19 inJAMA Neur

Residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases dementia risk

by Elana GotkineFor older veterans, residence within more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 19 inJAMA Neur
Cells from human umbilical cord blood improve cognition in Alzheimer's disease model mice

Cells from human umbilical cord blood improve cognition in Alzheimer's disease model mice

by Cell Transplantation Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain RepairAlzheimer's disease (AD), which affects an estimated 26 million people worldwide, is the fourth leading cause of death a

Cells from human umbilical cord blood improve cognition in Alzheimer's disease model mice

by Cell Transplantation Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain RepairAlzheimer's disease (AD), which affects an estimated 26 million people worldwide, is the fourth leading cause of death a
Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion 'have worse outcomes'

Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion 'have worse outcomes'

by University of StirlingProfessor Emma Reynish, Chair in Dementia Studies at the University of Stirling. Credit: University of StirlingHospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusi

Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion 'have worse outcomes'

by University of StirlingProfessor Emma Reynish, Chair in Dementia Studies at the University of Stirling. Credit: University of StirlingHospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusi
DNA vaccine reduces both toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer's

DNA vaccine reduces both toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer's

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterToxic amyloid plaques (red) and tau tangles (brown) form on the brain of a mouse modeled to have Alzheimer's disease. A study shows a DNA vaccine reduces both

DNA vaccine reduces both toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer's

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterToxic amyloid plaques (red) and tau tangles (brown) form on the brain of a mouse modeled to have Alzheimer's disease. A study shows a DNA vaccine reduces both
Large amounts of sedentary time linked with higher risk of dementia in older adults, study shows

Large amounts of sedentary time linked with higher risk of dementia in older adults, study shows

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults aged 60 and older who spend more time engaging in sedentary behaviors like sitting while watching TV or driving may be at incre

Large amounts of sedentary time linked with higher risk of dementia in older adults, study shows

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults aged 60 and older who spend more time engaging in sedentary behaviors like sitting while watching TV or driving may be at incre