Indoor Temperatures Affect Cognitive Function in Older Adults
A new study reveals that older adults experience the least attention difficulties when home temperatures remain between 68–75 ˚F (20–24...
Neurology
Brain Oscillations Decode Pain Intensity
Parvalbumin (PV) interneurons in the primary somatosensory cortex (S1) have been identified as key players in encoding pain intensity and...
Red Light Therapy May Reduce Deadly Blood Clots
Exposure to long-wavelength red light significantly reduced blood clot formation in both mice and human studies. Red light was associated...
Men Are Three Times As Likely to Die From Brain Injuries
A 2021 analysis of U.S. mortality data highlights disparities in traumatic brain injury (TBI)-related deaths, which disproportionately affect older adults,...
Brain Cell Genetics Shape Aging and Alzheimer’s Risk
Researchers have identified genetic variations in brain cells, particularly microglia and oligodendrocytes, that influence both aging and Alzheimer’s risk. These...
Visualizing Huntington’s Protein Aggregates
Scientists have visualized the detailed structure of protein clumps linked to Huntington's disease, offering critical insights into the condition’s molecular...
AI Predicts Autoimmune Disease Progression with New Genetic Tool
Researchers have developed a Genetic Progression Score (GPS) using artificial intelligence to predict the progression of autoimmune diseases from preclinical...
Head Trauma May Reactivate Dormant Viruses, Increasing Alzheimer’s Risk
New research suggests that concussions and repetitive head trauma may reactivate dormant viruses like HSV-1 in the brain, potentially triggering...
New Biomarker Links Brain Waste Clearance to Vascular Dementia
A new study has identified a biomarker, DTI-ALPS, which connects glymphatic system dysfunction to vascular dementia. By analyzing over 3,750...
Vascular Risk Factors Affect Brain Health Differently in Older People
A new study reveals that common cardiovascular conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes, known to damage brain blood vessels...
