The human brain declines later than previously thought, major study finds
The team discovered that the connections in our brain become increasingly faster as we age, from two to four meters per second over time.
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Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
Major breakthrough finds most accurate predictor of human intelligence
To understand the remarkable cognitive abilities that underlie intelligence, scientists look to their biological foundations in the brain.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 15
These common sleep habits can substantially increase dementia risk
The study found that "cognitive function should be monitored in older adults who report prolonged time in bed and advanced sleep timing.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 2
Vitamin D could help prevent dementia, study finds
Taking vitamin D supplements may help ward off dementia, according to a new, large-scale international study in Canada and the UK.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 26
Groundbreaking research finds that sugar is critical to preventing and curing Alzheimer's disease
Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers discovered that a special sugar molecule could play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 26
Natural dietary supplement found to successfully treat Alzheimers disease
For the first time, research has determined that the naturally occurring dietary supplement, nicotinamide riboside, can enter the brain.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 25
Regular physical activity at any age linked to better brain function in later life
People who reported being physically active at least one to four times a month in five separate surveys, had the biggest cognitive effect.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 23
Novel sport can train the brain to combat cognitive decline
Orienteering, which draws on athleticism, navigational skills and memory, could be useful as an intervention to fight cognitive decline.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 20
Scientific breakthrough finds most accurate predictor of human intelligence
Scientists have labored for decades to understand how brain structure and functional connectivity drive intelligence.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 14
This one activity is critical to extended life and a healthy brain
Six minutes of high-intensity exercise could extend the lifespan of a healthy brain and delay the onset of neurodegenerative disorders
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 23
Orienteering can train the brain to fight cognitive decline
Sport of orienteering, which draws on athleticism, navigational skills and memory, could be useful as an intervention or preventive measure.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 14
Remarkable protein identifies Alzheimer's disease before symptoms emerge
A large study from Lund University has shown that people with Alzheimer's disease can now be identified before they experience any symptoms.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 14
Doing this one activity is critical to healthy ageing and avoiding cognitive decline
Six minutes of high-intensity exercise could extend the lifespan of a healthy brain and delay the onset of neurodegenerative disorders.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 28, 2022
Women on average perform better than men on a ‘theory of mind’ test
A part of human social interaction and communication involves putting ourselves in other people’s shoes, to imagine another person's thought
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 20, 2022
Groundbreaking discovery provides best predictor of human intelligence
A new analysis offers the clearest picture yet of how various brain regions and neural networks contribute to a person’s problem-solving.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 13, 2022
Researchers discover the true culprit in Alzheimer’s disease
Yale researchers have found that the disease’s debilitating symptoms may be the result of swelling caused by amyloid plaques in the brain.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 12, 2022
Alzheimer's disease can be identified before symptoms emerge, study finds
A large study in Sweden has shown that people with Alzheimer's disease can now be identified before they experience any symptoms.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 14, 2022
Alzheimer's disease can be identified before symptoms emerge
New research has shown that people with Alzheimer's disease can now be identified before they experience any symptoms.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 2, 2022
Researchers identify sleep habits that significantly increase dementia risk
Researchers from China, Sweden, and the United Kingdom found that sleep for more than eight hours increased dementia risk by 69%.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 1, 2022
Amazing molecule can reverse the effects of concussions
ISRIB reverses the effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on areas of neurons called dendritic spines that are critical to cognition.
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