During the COVID-19 pandemic, governments around the world took restrictive measures – such as lockdowns and school closures – to contain the spread of the respiratory disease. It is well […]
Study Shows: COVID-19 Lockdowns Cause Young People’s Brains to Age Prematurely Read More >
It is well known that restricting calorie intake improves health and increases life expectancy, but how this happens remains a mystery, especially in terms of protecting the brain. Buck scientists
How a Restricted Diet Slows Down Brain Ageing and Increases Life Expectancy Read More >
New research suggests that epigenetic markers in the blood could be useful for understanding dementia risk. Two linked papers from the University of Exeter and Maastricht University have jointly advanced
Epigenetic Blood Markers Can Help Explain Dementia Risk Read More >
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new method for predicting dementia with an accuracy of over 80% and up to nine years before diagnosis. The new
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Researchers at Columbia University have discovered a genetic variant that reduces the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 70%, potentially protecting countless people from the disease. The discovery
Genetic Mutation Identified that Fends off Alzheimer’s Disease Read More >
Stress affects the brain in multiple ways. It reduces the ability to remember and perceptual learning, as well as damaging brain structure. Stress: The Greatest Health Hazard of Our Time
The Deleterious Effects of Stress on Memory, Learning and Perception Read More >
