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Nov 25, 2019

People who play cards and BINGO in their 70s more likely to stay sharp

Posted by in category: neuroscience

University of Edinburgh tested 1000 people aged 70 for memory, problem solving, thinking speed and general thinking ability — the same people were tested every three years until they reached 79.

Nov 25, 2019

Study shows the progression of multiple sclerosis can be slowed

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, neuroscience

New research in mice finds that blocking a key molecule can slow the progression of multiple sclerosis. The findings pave the way for new treatments.

Nov 24, 2019

Plant-based diet may prevent cognitive decline

Posted by in categories: food, neuroscience

New research highlights the importance of a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, and whole grains for preventing cognitive decline later in life.

Nov 24, 2019

Can the gut microbiome unlock the secrets of aging?

Posted by in categories: life extension, neuroscience

A new study finds that gut bacteria from old mice can help rejuvenate the neurons of younger ones, suggesting that gut bacteria are key to aging.

Nov 23, 2019

Protect Brain Function with Sage Extract

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, neuroscience

A sage extract has been clinically shown to increase memory performance in older adults by 60%. Measures of attention improved 2.5-fold within hours of ingestion.

By Michael Downey

Nov 22, 2019

How Do Hypnic Jerks Occur?

Posted by in category: neuroscience

Why you feel like you’re falling when going to sleep?

Nov 22, 2019

Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain-computer communication startup to reveal progress in livestreamed event

Posted by in categories: computing, Elon Musk, neuroscience

A livestreamed event at 8 p.m. PT will offer a look at the startup’s progress developing a “brain-machine interface.”

Nov 22, 2019

Do IQ tests really measure intelligence?

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Nov 22, 2019

Predicting Alzheimer’s Disease-Like Memory Loss before It Strikes

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, neuroscience

New study shows how patterns in brain activity can be an early predictor of Alzheimer’s symptoms.

Nov 22, 2019

Parkinson’s disease: Stimulation of brain, feet may help people overcome freezing episodes

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, neuroscience

Paolo Sanvito would often freeze like a statue after entering a meeting room when he was working as a manager in a multinational company. Known as freezing of gait, it’s a disabling symptom of Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative brain disorder that he suffers from.