According to a new study, nearly half of all older adults now die with a diagnosis of dementia listed on their medical record, up 36 per cent from two decades ago.
While studying how memories are stored in the brain, a team identified a novel protein folding mechanism that is essential for long-term memory storage.
Alzheimer's is a horrific disease to be diagnosed with, both for the people who have to suffer with it, as well as the people who are their caregivers.
While larger controlled studies are required to confirm clinical benefits, our findings show that an individualized and home-based approach to listening to music may be beneficial and have lasting effects on the brain.
Clinically significant cataract is associated with an increased risk of death from vascular causes, such as stroke and heart attack, suggests the findings of new research.
Researchers led by a team from the University of Tsukuba have found new evidence of brain refreshing that takes place during a specific phase of sleep: Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, which is when you tend to dream a lot.