Neuropsychology6 days ago
Why scientists are starting to worry popular supplements could harm the aging brain
New studies raise questions about the use of Vitamin D, omega-3 fish oil and glucosamine supplements in some people.
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Neuropsychology6 days ago
Dementia prevention should look beyond individual choices, study finds
Efforts to prevent dementia may be placing too much responsibility on people's choices while overlooking the wider social and environmental conditions that shape brain health, according to new Curtin ...
Neuropsychology6 days ago
Dementia prevention measures need to be broader in scope, researchers say
Efforts to prevent dementia may be placing too much responsibility on people's choices while overlooking the wider social and environmental conditions that shape brain health, a study has found.
Neuropsychology6 days ago
Sidra Medicine to host Paediatric Neuroscience Conference 2026
Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, will host its 6th Paediatric Neuroscience Conference (PNC 2026) from October 29 to 31, ...
Neuropsychology6 days ago
Brain aging may be detected decades before symptoms appear, with links to gut health
A new UCLA study has found a connection between how quickly the brain ages and the bacteria and chemical byproducts found in the gut, offering a fresh clue into what drives brain aging long before ...
Neuropsychology6 days ago
Bonn Researchers Win EU Grants to Study Brains and Quantum Systems
Researchers at the University of Bonn will each receive 1.5 million euros over five years from the European Research Council to pursue ambitious projects in neuroscience and quantum physics. Physicist ...
Neuropsychology6 days ago
Alzheimer’s study finds sleep quality may matter more than hours slept
Sleep spindles and slow oscillations were linked to greater resilience against high orexin levels in people with Alzheimer’s.
NeuropsychologySep 8, 2026
Sidra Medicine to host Pediatric Neuroscience Conference 2026
PNC 2026 to co-host 3rd GCC Pediatric Neurology Conference and cover advances in pediatric neurology, neurosurgery, gene therapy and artificial ...
NeuropsychologySep 8, 2026
Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Alzheimer's disease and dementia are complicated diseases with many unanswered questions. Researchers study as much as they can using information and samples provided by research volunteers of all ...
NeuropsychologySep 8, 2026
Researchers mapped 166,000 neurons in a fly brain, the biggest brain map yet made
Scientists have finished mapping every neuron and synaptic connection in the brain and central nervous system of an adult male fruit fly, producing the largest brain map ever assembled by neuron count ...
NeuropsychologySep 8, 2026
A simple dementia prevention plan proven to improve brain health
All Australians aged over 45 should have free access to a personalised brain health program proven to improve cognition and delay or even prevent dementia, one of the nation’s leading researchers in ...
NeuropsychologySep 8, 2026
Research Suggests Hormone Therapy Millions of Women Use May Be Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
New studies found an association between hormone therapy and a lower risk of dementia, but the research is far from conclusive.
NeuropsychologySep 8, 2026
World Alzheimer’s Month: early dementia diagnosis matters
TEHRAN – September, observed as World Alzheimer’s Month, provides an important opportunity to raise awareness among the public and healthcare professionals about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, their ...
NeuropsychologySep 8, 2026
Neuropsychology of Lewy Body Disease in the Era of Biological Diagnosis: Cognitive and Neuropsychiatric Phenotypes Across the Disease Continuum
You will be redirected to our submission process. Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is the second most common neurodegenerative ...
NeuropsychologySep 8, 2026
Lilly builds neuroscience into a new long-term growth driver
Eli Lilly and Company LLY boasts a wide range of products across cardiometabolic health, neuroscience, oncology and immunology. Cardiometabolic Health is Lilly’s largest therapeutic area by a wide ...
NeuropsychologySep 8, 2026
Make these simple lifestyle changes to keep your brain 10 years younger and ward off dementia
Do you frequently misplace your keys, forget important dates, or struggle to recall details during conversations? While mild memory slips can occasionally happen to anyone, dismissing persistent ...
NeuropsychologySep 8, 2026
Blood Pressure Swings May Signal Dementia Risk
Keeping blood pressure under control is important for the heart, but it may also matter greatly for the brain. An Australian study suggests that large changes in blood pressure could be linked to ...
NeuropsychologySep 8, 2026
5 neuroscience-backed ways to make meetings less painful and more productive
Focused attention is a finite resource. When it’s depleted, thinking becomes reactive and conservative. Fresh perspectives emerge when periods of effort are combined with breaks and time to let ideas ...
NeuropsychologySep 8, 2026
FOR YOUR HEALTH: What to know about dementia, how to prevent it
Dementia touches many lives in many different ways, and most of us likely have some firsthand experience with it, whether it's with an aging family member, friend or neighbor.
NeuropsychologySep 7, 2026
Bacon, Hot Dogs and Deli Meat Keep Showing Up in Dementia Research — Here’s What Scientists Have Found
Explore what recent scientific studies reveal about processed meats like bacon, hot dogs, and deli meats, and their potential link to dementia risk.
NeuropsychologySep 7, 2026
Want to stay dementia-free longer? These 3 simple lifestyle changes could help protect your brain
Simple lifestyle choices such as keeping blood pressure under control, avoiding smoking and managing diabetes may help people stay free from dementia for longer, according to two recent studies. A US ...
NeuropsychologySep 6, 2026
Popular brain supplement linked to shorter lifespan in men
A large study involving more than 270,000 people has linked higher blood levels of the amino acid tyrosine to a shorter lifespan in men. Using both observational data and genetic analysis, researchers found that elevated…
NeuropsychologySep 6, 2026
This lifestyle program improved cognition 55% more than basic health advice
Older adults at risk of dementia improved their memory and thinking after following lifestyle programs combining exercise, healthy eating, cognitive training, and social engagement. Those who received regular coaching…
NeuropsychologySep 6, 2026
Dimensionality—neuroscience’s red herring?
Placing too much emphasis on a specific interpretation of dimensionality may lead neuroscience down the wrong path.
NeuropsychologySep 5, 2026
The dementia-proof daily routine to protect your brain
From a 30-minute morning walk to an early dinner, Dr Jay Amin shares the simple habits that could help lower the risk of cognitive decline ...
NeuropsychologySep 5, 2026
A recipe for brain health? Cooking once a week may lower dementia risk
A six-year Japanese study of 10,978 adults aged 65 and above found that those who cooked at home at least once a week had a lower risk of dementia requiring long-term care. The risk was 23% lower ...
NeuropsychologySep 5, 2026
Why Lewy Body Dementia Targets Certain Brain Areas
Why does dementia damage some parts of the brain more severely than others? Scientists studying dementia with Lewy bodies have found evidence that the answer may lie in a combination of genes, brain ...
NeuropsychologySep 5, 2026
Early Alzheimer’s diagnosis can improve care, protect rights
MUSCAT, SEPT 5 Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can help patients access treatment sooner, maintain ...
NeuropsychologySep 5, 2026
Scientists changed how people breathed and watched their brains respond — the unexpected finding could explain why we make different choices under pressure
New research suggests breathing rhythm influences heart and brain during decisions. Slower breathing with longer exhales increased heart rate variability and brain activity. Participants using this ...
NeuropsychologySep 5, 2026
What If Consciousness Exists Beyond the Brain? Some Researchers Say This “Hard Problem” Requires a Radical New Approach
Consciousness researchers are challenging academics to take a closer look at what philosophers call the “hard problem” of consciousness.