Lycopene, a plant-derived compound found in tomatoes and other red fruits, is showing promise as a natural antidepressant.

A research team has discovered that the two key pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's -- tau protein and beta-amyloid -- affect brain circuits in distinct yet synergistic ways, particularly those ...

Ageing is associated with progressive mental decline . This is due to loss of brain volume and inadequate generation of new neurons (nerve cells) .

Age-related brain atrophy, the gradual loss of neurons and shrinkage of brain tissue, is a natural part of aging, which can ...

PEOPLE often think of Alzheimer’s when they think of dementia. It’s the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60-80 ...

LATE-NC diagnostic criteria improve differentiation from Alzheimer's, addressing challenges in memory-loss syndromes and guiding therapeutic interventions.

Most people understand the positive effect exercise has on the body, but how exercise effects the brain is less understood. With an estimated one million Canadians expected to be living with some form ...

The SAMP8 line is derived from the SAM-P/2 line. The SAMP mice, including SAMP8, have been widely used in aging research to study phenotypes such as immune dysfunction, osteoporosis, and brain atrophy ...

One of the areas most sensitive to the effects of stress is the hippocampus ... where an absence of care resulted in brain atrophy and cognitive deficits. Different types of adversity can also ...

Although no single food can improve mental sharpness, focus, and memory, some research shows that a nutrient-rich diet with plenty of omega-3 fats, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals is important ...

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 in 6 people worldwide are living with a neurological disorder. In the ...

and hippocampal volume ). The 2024 BETTER Aging study nicely expanded on those results through imaging, by showing not just gains in cognitive performance but also better maintenance of brain ...