The Secret Behind Brains That Resist Alzheimer’s Damage
The variant prevents excess fibronectin buildup at the blood-brain barrier, addressing what researchers describe as a classic case of too…
Loneliness doesn’t just hurt — it physically shrinks parts of the brain that store memories.
Persistent loneliness doesn't just make you feel isolated—it physically reduces the volume of brain regions critical for memory formation and…
Some Alzheimer’s patients regain memories after hearing their favorite music — science explains why
Musical memory survives in Alzheimer's patients even when other memories have vanished—and neuroscience now explains exactly why. Specific brain regions…
The first step of Alzheimer’s isn’t forgetting — it’s the brain trying to protect itself.
Before you forget where you left your keys, before you struggle to recall a familiar name, your brain has already…
Your brain holds 3 different types of intelligence. Only one can’t be stolen by disease
While Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other brain disorders systematically destroy your capacity for quick thinking and problem-solving, your accumulated knowledge proves…
The hidden cause of Alzheimer’s may have been identified a century ago
Scientists have recently returned to something that Alois Alzheimer himself noticed over a century ago but that the medical world…
The neural link between laughter and intelligence. Why people who laugh more might actually be smarter
Your brain's response to a well-timed joke reveals more about your cognitive abilities than you might expect. Recent neuroscientific research…
Neuroscience says mindfulness can reprogram your brain for happiness
The quest for happiness often leads us to external pursuits—career achievements, material possessions, or fleeting pleasures. However, neuroscience suggests that…
Neuroscience says anxiety alters the brain’s wiring, but it’s reversible
Your anxious thoughts aren't just in your head—they're literally rewiring your brain. But here's the good news you probably haven't…
Study finds combination of blood-pressure, cholesterol and diabetes drugs may slow Alzheimer’s
Medications millions already take for their hearts might be doing double duty protecting their minds. A major study tracking more…
