Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Late, but not too late—screening for olfactory dysfunction

In a large population-based study of randomly selected participants in Germany, researchers found that participants aged 65-74 years with olfactory dysfunction showed impaired cognitive performance. Interestingly, this strong ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Report identifies seven ways to prevent dementia

The ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR), in collaboration with Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), has released new findings on cognitive ageing and decline trends in Australia.

Neuroscience

Our brains do change from early to mid-adulthood

Scientists in China have found that significant microstructural changes occur in the brain from early to mid-adulthood, allowing them to accurately estimate an individual's age from their brain structure. The findings are ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Does dad time with infants boost babies' IQ?

(HealthDay)—If you're a new father, spending plenty of time with your baby could boost his or her mental development, a new study suggests.

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