New noninvasive surgery to remove faulty brain circuits
University of Virginia Health System researchers have developed a noninvasive method of removing faulty brain circuits. This could allow doctors to treat debilitating neurological diseases and disorders without cutting into the scalp....
read moreBrain lesions on MRI linked to years of playing football
By comparing MRIs from the brains of athletes who played contact sports while they’re alive to their brains at autopsy, scientists were able to see white matter hyperintensities associated with neuropathological changes....
read moreDental device may slow progression of Alzheimer’s
A team of researchers at the Center for BrainHealth, part of the University of Texas at Dallas and Texas A&M University found a device called myTAP helped people with Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment. The device improved their quality...
read moreThe sleep “sweet spot” that keeps your brain sharp
A multiyear study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found that both short and long sleepers experienced greater cognitive decline than people who were able to sleep for a moderate amount. This...
read moreFriends who listen may help protect your memory and thinking skills...
Past studies have shown that socializing—especially for older adults—can help protect age-related cognitive decline. But a new study published in JAMA Network Open found that simply having friends who listen and support you can protect your memory and thinking...
read moreOptimal blood pressure helps our brains age slower
Research from The Australian National University has found that although optimal blood pressure helps our brains stay at least 6 months younger than our actual age, the same isn’t true for elevated blood pressure that falls within the normal...
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