Electrodes to probe synapses in pursuit of dreams
Researchers have taken a step toward understanding how human thoughts and dreams emerge from electrical pulses in the brain’s trillions of synapses.
App may help people with MS ward off cognitive decline
A new app in development may help people with multiple sclerosis stave off the cognitive decline that can come with the disease.
App may help people with MS ward off cognitive decline
A new app in development may help people with multiple sclerosis stave off the cognitive decline that can come with the disease.
Kids with HIV have higher risk of neurological problems
Kids with HIV do worse in neurological tests even when their disease is controlled. Better nutrition and antiretroviral therapies may help.
Try it: Map rates how well your neighborhood protects cognition
Does your neighborhood protect your cognitive health as you age? A new interactive map can help you find out.
Low muscle mass linked to cognitive decline
A new study highlights the importance of muscle mass as an independent factor linked with rapid cognitive decline in older adults.
Dogs can ‘think back’ and form abstract concepts
Dogs can remember things they did in the past and repeat actions when told to “do that again.” That shows they can form abstract concepts, researchers say.
Some people do better on cognitive tasks while walking
While past research has found that people perform worse on cognitive tasks while walking, a new study shows that might not be true for everyone.
Green space may cut dementia risk for middle-aged women
Living in an area lush with green space may boost cognitive function, slow mental decline, and reduce depression for middle-aged women.
Older adults aren’t more likely to fall for fake news
Except for the “oldest of the old,” older adults aren’t any more likely to believe fake news than younger adults, researchers say.