Tag: aging

Study looks at biological reasons for why having an active cognitive lifestyle protects the brain

From the Elsevier press release via AlphaGalileo: The findings of a new study suggest that the protective effects of an active cognitive lifestyle arise through multiple biological pathways. For some… Read more »

Researchers identify mechanism that could contribute to problems in Alzheimer’s

From the Gladstone Institutes press release via EurekAlert!: Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes have unraveled a process by which depletion of a specific protein in the brain contributes to the… Read more »

Study examines effect of Alzheimer’s disease plaques on brain networks

From the Washington University in St. Louis press release via Newswise: Scientists studying the way Alzheimer’s takes root in the brain have identified important new similarities between a mouse model… Read more »

Study looks at potential uses for videogame technology in promoting healthier aging

From the Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. press release via EurekAlert! : Videogame technology is proving to be a valuable tool for helping people of all ages improve lifestyle and health… Read more »

Study suggests Alzheimer’s-related changes progress in distinct stages

From the Technische Universität München press release via AlphaGalileo: Studying a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease, neuroscientists at the Technische Universität München have observed correlations between increases in both soluble… Read more »