Immune cells “prune” connections between neurons
Previous known for their role in protecting the brain from infection and injury, microglia are now believed to also help rewire connections between nerve cells....
read moreHostile attitude linked to memory problems later
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health found that young adults (average age of 25) who have trouble coping with stress and who display hostile attitudes may have memory and thinking problems later in life....
read moreComputer usage might reduce cognitive decline later in life
There’s new evidence that using a computer might help our brains—not hurt them—as we age....
read moreGum disease may worsen cognitive decline for those with Alzheimer’s...
According to findings published in “PLOS One” medical journal, gum disease may speed up cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer’s....
read moreExercise can cut Alzheimer’s risk by 50 percent
A new study published in the “Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease” found that any kind of exercise can improve brain volume and cut the risk of Alzheimer’s by 50 percent....
read moreBlueberries could be used to fight Alzheimer’s
A recent study found that the adults (68 and older) who consumed freeze-dried blueberry powder had improved memory and improved access to words and concepts....
read moreFormula predicts which NFL players risk brain damage
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles have developed a formula to predict which NFL players will suffer brain damage decades after they retire by looking at their history of concussions, job history, reading ability and general life...
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