Brain stimulation can boost cognitive function in Alzheimer’s patients
A small clinical trial suggests that twice-daily non-invasive electrical stimulation of the brain, known as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), may enhance cognitive function...
Research shows an important cause of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease, a condition affecting millions globally, has long been a mystery in terms of its cause.
However, groundbreaking research from the University of Helsinki,...
Sense of smell could predict Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at the University of Chicago Medicine have made a significant discovery linking the decline in the sense of smell with the onset of...
Exercise is a key to combat obesity-induced cognitive decline
Obesity, a prevalent health concern worldwide, is not only a major risk factor for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases but also for neurodegenerative conditions, including...
Scientists find cause of irritability, agitation and anxiety in Alzheimer’s
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have made a significant breakthrough in understanding Alzheimer's disease, as published in JAMA Network Open.
Their...
Brain inflammation is linked to Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
Recent research from Brigham and Women's Hospital has shed new light on the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD), focusing on the role of immune-regulating...
Healthy lifestyle changes can prevent Alzheimer’s, study finds
A groundbreaking study by UC San Francisco and elsewhere has found that tailored health and lifestyle interventions can significantly delay or prevent memory loss...
How OCD treatment reshapes the brain
A new study reveals that the first-line therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), known as exposure and response prevention (EX/RP), has a significant impact on...
This non-invasive test can detect Alzheimer’s disease early
Researchers from Caltech and the Huntington Medical Research Institutes have developed a promising noninvasive test to detect early Alzheimer's risk, offering new hope in...
This attention test can detect Alzheimer’s early
A pioneering study led by Caltech and Huntington Medical Research Institutes offers new insights into early Alzheimer's detection through a unique behavioral test, focusing...