Two compounds in coffee may help treat Parkinson’s
In a new study, Rutgers scientists found a compound in coffee that may team up with caffeine to fight Parkinson's disease and Lewy body...
Belly fat could mean cognitive decline in older people
In a recent study, researchers found that a measure of belly fat (waist: hip ratio) was linked to the reduced cognitive function in older...
Our eyes could show early sign of Parkinson’s disease
In a recent study, researchers found that the eyes could be a window to the brain for people with early Parkinson’s disease.
People with this...
How fiber in food could protect the brain during aging
In a recent study, researchers from the University of Illinois find dietary fiber could help reduce brain inflammation during aging.
As mammals age, immune cells...
How brain trauma liked to dementia
In a recent study, a group of European researchers finds that just a single traumatic brain injury can generate an abnormal form of dementia...
Stanford study uses Google Glass help kids with autism read facial expressions
In a new Stanford study, researchers find that children with autism are able to improve their social skills by using a smartphone app paired...
Traffic jam in the brain may lead to Parkinson’s disease
In a recent study, German researchers find that traffic jams can also occur in the brain, and they can be damaging.
Disrupted transportation routes in...
Smoking and diabetes may harm brain region for memory
A new study published in the journal Radiology finds that people who smoke or have diabetes may be at increased risk of calcifications in...
iPad games can help diagnose autism
Autism is a developmental disorder starting from infancy. Individuals with autism often have difficulties in understanding others’ intention, facial expressions, and gestures.
Recently, evidence shows...
ADHD may increase the use of social networking sites while driving
Attention deficit/Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental impairment that normally develops before the age of 7.
ADHD symptoms include high distractibility, poor sustained attention, and...