Brain Breakthroughs
Potentially new biomarkers for Alzheimer's
Every aging baby boomer listens for the footsteps of Alzheimer's, and for good reason: It's estimated that 10 million American boomers will develop the disease.
Does sleep help us change or clarify our mind?
When we have to make a difficult decision, or work through an idea, it's often best to 'sleep on it' and come back to it fresh the next day.
Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of dementia
New research suggests that lowering blood pressure in older people could reduce their chances of dementia by 13%.
Sudden loss of hearing might be an early sign of stroke
Preliminary research culled from a national medical insurance records database in Taiwan suggests that sudden loss of hearing might be an early sign of vulnerability to stroke.
Study uncovers a mechanism that explains calcium abnormalities in Alzheimer's brain
A new study uncovers a mechanism that directly links mutations that cause early onset Alzheimer's disease (AD) with aberrant calcium signaling.
