Health
Fitter legs linked to a 'fitter' brain
Researchers at King's College London have found that muscle fitness as measured by power in the legs is strongly associated with an improved rate of ageing in the brain.
Nov 10, 2015
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Neuroscience
Comparing superagers to typical older adults reveals significant lifestyle and brain structure differences
Research led by the Center for Biomedical Technology, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain, has compared the brains of superagers with those of normal cognitive aged abilities in a paper, "Brain structure and phenotypic ...
Health
Sleep warning for older men
Men aged 65 and over should monitor their sleep patterns and seek medical advice after a warning from Flinders University experts that disrupted slumber can be linked to cognitive dysfunction.
May 27, 2021
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Neuroscience
Brain scans reveal why rewards and punishments don't seem to work on teenagers
Parents and teachers are painfully aware that it's nearly impossible to get a teenager to focus on what you think is important. Even offering them a bribe or issuing a stern warning will typically fail. There may be many ...
Nov 29, 2017
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Crosswords and chess may help more than socializing in avoiding dementia
Computer use, crosswords and games like chess are more strongly associated with older people avoiding dementia than knitting, painting or socializing, a Monash University study has found.
Jul 15, 2023
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Study uncovers factors linked to optimal aging
What are the keys to "successful" or optimal aging? A new study followed more than 7000 middle aged and older Canadians for approximately three years to identify the factors linked to well-being as we age.
Dec 13, 2022
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Neuroscience
Not all sleep is equal when it comes to cleaning the brain
New research shows how the depth of sleep can impact our brain's ability to efficiently wash away waste and toxic proteins. Because sleep often becomes increasingly lighter and more disrupted as we become older, the study ...
Feb 27, 2019
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Neuroscience
Too much activity in certain areas of the brain is bad for memory and attention
Neurons in the brain interact by sending each other chemical messages, so-called neurotransmitters. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is the most common inhibitory neurotransmitter, which is important to restrain neural activity, ...
Aug 23, 2016
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Neuroscience
Why ultrasound imaging may be the future of neurological treatments
After decades of medical dramas filling our TV screens, the figure of a technician wielding an ultrasound wand is so prolific, it's easily called to mind. Even if you've never needed an internal abdominal exam, the steps ...
Dec 4, 2018
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Neuroscience
'Mild cognitive impairment' in older age often disappears, study finds
(HealthDay)—A diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) might worry an older adult, who could see it as a stepping stone to dementia. But a new study suggests one does not necessarily lead to the other.
Dec 2, 2021
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