Bumblebees, trained to push a ball to a goal to get a treat, show that the insect brain should be judged by its power, not its size. By ROBIN LINDSAY and JAMES GORMAN Never underestimate the power of the bee brain. In the latest triumph for one of humanity’s favorite insects, bumblebees learned how to […]
Do you ever check in with your brain to determine if it needs a tune-up? Just like the oil in a car, routine maintenance helps dust off the debris collected so your brain can run at its top intellectual performance. Do you take time to evaluate your routine bi-weekly, bi-monthly, or bi-yearly? Does your body […]
Alzheimer’s doesn’t have to be your brain’s destiny, says neuroscientist and author of “Still Alice,” Lisa Genova. She shares the latest science investigating the disease — and some promising research on what each of us can do to build an Alzheimer’s-resistant brain. Source: Ted Talks “What you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s” by:Lisa Genova
Every 66 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease. Currently, more than 5 million Americans live with the memory-robbing ailment and by 2050 that number could rise as high as 16 million, according to new figuresfrom the Alzheimer’s Association. Scientists are working to find ways to not only treat Alzheimer’s but prevent it […]
This is huge. For the first time, scientists have revealed the chemical structure of one of the key markers of Alzheimer’s disease, capturing high-resolution images of the abnormal tau protein deposits suspected to be behind Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative conditions. The results will now give scientists an unprecedented glimpse at how these harmful deposits function at a molecular […]
Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. It actually kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. Instead of putting the focus on preventing Alzheimer’s, the medical community puts emphasis on slowing the progression of the disease after onset with drugs and therapy. However, if you truly understand dementia, then you can […]
Adults who have at least one diet drink a day are three times more at risk from a stroke or dementia, research shows today. Scientists say they should no longer be regarded as the healthier alternative and urge the public to stick to water or milk. Their study of almost 4,400 adults also suggests diet […]
Setting goals when you’re depressed can sometimes feel overwhelming and discouraging. Instead, here are my tips for a better way to set goals when you’re depressed. Here’s how to set goals when you’re depressed. Side note about motivation: Is there anything you could use as a small reward that might encourage you to start taking […]
Knowing what to do can be hard, but doing nothing isn’t the answer. Whether you’re currently in a crisis or dealing with an escalating mental health issue, seeking out help can be anxiety-inducing — especially if you’ve heard some horror stories. News investigated America’s largest psychiatric chain, Universal Health Services (UHS), and how some current and […]
For anyone who has ever been debilitated by severe depression, there is nothing more frightening than the feeling that you’re relapsing into another episode. We chalk up the first few days of angst to a bad stretch and hope it gets better from there. But by the time we’ve hit six weeks of crying spells and the […]