Mental Health News Archive

Online conversations significantly boost brain health in older adults

Neuroscience News - 28-Apr-2024

Regular video conversations can reduce loneliness and boost emotional well-being

NeuroSense raises $4.5M and partners with Lonza to combat neurodegenerative diseases

Longevity Technology - 12-Apr-2024

Funding fuels R&D, and collaboration focus on improving diagnosis and treatment options

Researchers develop blood tests for faster and easier dementia diagnosis

BBC - 04-Apr-2024

Large-scale trials aim to enable timely access to support and potential treatments

Hevolution invests $20 million in Aeovian Pharmaceuticals to fight ageing

Longevity Technology - 28-Mar-2024

Funds to advance compounds that target mTORC1 pathway for treating rare and age-related conditions

APOB protein may shorten healthy lifespan and increase Alzheimer's risk

Live Forever Club - 16-Mar-2024

Providing a promising target for interventions aimed at promoting healthy ageing

Kenai secures $82m to advance cell therapy for Parkinson's disease

Longevity Technology - 01-Mar-2024

iPSC-based therapy set for phase 1 trials to replace lost neurons and modify disease course

20-year study maps Alzheimer's progression, offering hope for early detection

Live Forever Club - 29-Feb-2024

Researchers tracked changes in brains, including protein levels & brain shrinkage

Denali secures $500m to develop neurodegenerative disease treatments

Longevity Technology - 28-Feb-2024

Investment fuels its blood-brain barrier-crossing tech for better drug delivery

Scientists discover a way to stop brain cells from contributing to nerve cell damage

News Medical - 20-Feb-2024

Potential for improved treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

No more pills! NHS approves wearable pump for 24-hour drug delivery

BBC - 16-Feb-2024

Portable Produodopa pump delivers steady medication, offering ease & relief for Parkinson's sufferers

Neural prosthetic device successfully helped recall memories in humans

News Medical - 13-Feb-2024

Neurostimulation enhanced memory especially in those with memory issues, paving way for future treatments

Gold nanocrystals: A promising treatment for neurodegenerative diseases

New Atlas - 13-Feb-2024

Oral therapy improved energy & daily activities in MS and Parkinson's patients in phase 2 trial

Scientists may have found a way to predict dementia 15 years early!

Independent - 12-Feb-2024

They found 11 proteins in blood that could spot future dementia with 90% accuracy

Scientists successfully bioengineer brain tissue capable of growth and function

New Atlas - 04-Feb-2024

It could be used to study Down syndrome, Alzheimer's, and even new medicines

Biogen discontinues controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm

Independent - 31-Jan-2024

Once hailed as a breakthrough, Aduhelm faces final curtain after limited use and insurance hurdles

Vesper Bio got almost $1M to develop a new medicine for Parkinson's disease

Longevity Technology - 24-Jan-2024

Vesper's main drug, called VES001, is a pill that can reach the brain directly

Simple blood test spots Alzheimer’s 15 years before symptoms

Independent - 22-Jan-2024

This could pave the way for routine screening of individuals over 50

Reservoir Neuroscience secures $4M to rejuvenate the aging brain

KIZOO Technology Ventures - 18-Jan-2024

New therapies combat age-related brain diseases by restoring blood vessel heath

Multivitamins could help slow down normal memory loss that comes with ageing

Mass General Brigham - 18-Jan-2024

People taking multivitamins scored better on memory tests than others

Eating less activates the gene OXR1 which controls brain ageing and lifespan

Buck Institute - 11-Jan-2024

Research sheds light on the benefits of calorie restriction

Socialize, sweat, eat right: your lifestyle guide to delaying dementia

HuffPost - 08-Jan-2024

New study finds 15 hidden risks and protective lifestyle habits of early dementia

Our sleep cycles and gut bacteria influence the brain's protective barrier

Live Forever Club - 30-Dec-2023

Interplay between these systems suggests potential for targeted interventions

Beyond genetics: 15 risk factors increase risk of early dementia

BBC - 26-Dec-2023

Vitamin D deficiency, depression, and diabetes are some among the preventable risk factors

Biological robots built from human cells became microscopic healers

Neuroscience News - 30-Nov-2023

Anthrobots bridge neuron gaps and fight disease, paving the way for regenerative medicine

New device restores mobility in man with Parkinson's disease

BBC - 06-Nov-2023

Spinal implant could lead to significant improvements in the lives of people

Natural killer cell therapy combats Alzheimer's disease in phase 1 trial

Medscape - 02-Nov-2023

Enhanced immune cells target inflammation and protein buildup, offering cognitive improvements

Your biological clock may tell you more about your memory than your age

Stony Brook University - 30-Oct-2023

People with a faster biological age tend to have poorer memory

AI socks to help carers of people with dementia and autism

BBC - 19-Oct-2023

Smart socks detect distress and alert carers, helping patients to live more independently

Personalised cell therapy for Parkinson's receives FDA fast track designation

Biospace - 19-Oct-2023

Aspen Neuroscience's ANPD001 aims to replace lost neurons and improve motor function

Gut microbes linked to the risk of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases

University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) - 19-Oct-2023

Gut-brain connection opens doors for early detection and treatment of brain diseases

Non-invasive deep brain stimulation improves memory, could treat Alzheimer's

Independent - 19-Oct-2023

Revolutionary approach for safer and accessible brain stimulation therapies

Gut bacteria linked to Alzheimer's disease in groundbreaking study

King's College London - 17-Oct-2023

Research findings may lead to new treatments for the most common cause of dementia

UK biotech startup Astronautx raises $61M to tackle neurodegenerative diseases

Longevity Technology - 11-Oct-2023

Aims for Alzheimer's drugs that target brain's predominant cells, astrocytes

HDL cholesterol may be a double-edged sword for brain health

Boston University School of Public Health - 06-Oct-2023

Too much or too little HDL cholesterol may increase the risk of dementia

Longeveron's Lomecel-B shows promising effects in Alzheimer's trial

Longeveron - 05-Oct-2023

New breakthrough cell therapy offers potential for slowing disease progression

Sleeping more than 9 hours a night linked to smaller brain volume

Miller School of Medicine - 29-Sep-2023

Findings could have implications for understanding brain ageing and Alzheimer's

ProMIS secures $20.4M to accelerate Alzheimer's antibody development

Longevity Technology - 11-Sep-2023

Lead antibody shows promising preclinical data & is set for clinical development

Managing metabolic syndrome could help protect against dementia

Oxford Population Health - 07-Sep-2023

Metabolic syndrome increased the risk of developing dementia by 12%

Phase I trial shows early promise in clearing senescent cells in Alzheimer's

Wake Forest Baptist Health - 07-Sep-2023

The treatment was well-tolerated with no significant changes in brain function

New blood test may help in early detection of Parkinson’s disease

Independent - 30-Aug-2023

The test could identify drugs that reverse or slow down DNA damage and disease

PF4: the tiny protein that could boost your brain power, no matter your age

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) - 16-Aug-2023

PF4 from platelets enhanced learning and memory in both young and old mice

Voyager's new gene therapy targets amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease

FierceBiotech - 04-Aug-2023

New treatment approach could be more effective in lowering the risk of serious side effects

Experimental vaccine promises to slow down or prevent Alzheimer's in mice

American Heart Association - 30-Jul-2023

Vaccine not only reduced inflammation, but also improved behavior and awareness in mice

Donanemab slows Alzheimer’s disease in trial, but with serious side effects

New Scientist - 18-Jul-2023

New Alzheimer's drug benefits early-stage patients; concern remain about affordability and serious risks

Bluerock to pioneer first-in-class neuronal stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease

BlueRock Therapeutics - 28-Jun-2023

Bemdaneprocel shows positive phase I results, advances to Phase II trial in early 2024

Lack of sleep linked to accelerated brain aging in seniors

PsyPost - 17-May-2023

Researchers suggest that sleep problems should be considered a modifiable risk factor for dementia in healthy older adults

Short Sleep Duration May Have Minimal Impact on Dementia Risk

Oxford Population Health - 21-Apr-2023

Dr. Angel Wong, lead author, concludes that any increase in dementia risk due to shorter sleep duration is likely very small

Psychedelics and AI promise the next breakthrough treatment for dementia

Spannr - 30-Mar-2023

Benefits of psychedelic drugs or AI compounds may outperform clinical drugs with fewer side effects; clinical trials yet to confirm

Telomere length may have protective effects against dementia-provide a pathway for future research

Oxford Population Health - 22-Mar-2023

Associations between telomere length and endophenotypes could help treat neurodegenerative disease

People who socialise more, live longer, especially helpful in old age

Independent - 08-Mar-2023

People are less likely to die the more often they socialise

Neocortical grafting platform in brain repair

Live Forever Club - 07-Mar-2023

Multilayered architecture resulted in physiological and behavioural improvements. Could it help regenerate the ageing brain in future?

Mild to moderate consumption of alcohol can reduce the risk of dementia, study finds

CNN - 06-Feb-2023

The study was observational, no cause and effect can be determined

Physical activity, more walk-most promising ways to reduce risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

UC San Diego School of Medicine - 25-Jan-2023

Prevention is important as once dementia is diagnosed, it is very difficult to slow or reverse

Gut microbiome linked to brain damage and neurodegeneration in mice

EurekAlert! - 12-Jan-2023

Modifying gut microbiota with antibiotics reduced inflammation and tau-linked damage

Phil Newman reviews BrainKey's brain scan analysis service

Longevity Technology - 16-Dec-2022

Report provides analysis on different parts of the brain, including lesions associated with Alzheimer’s disease

In silico drug repurposing method and insurance data analysis identifies Sildenafil as potential therapy for Alzheimer’s disease

Live Forever Club - 06-Dec-2022

Current research identified drug candidate, big data analysis confirmed an association, and lab work demonstrated a biological effect

Tissue transplants as standard treatments for Parkinson’s- a promising approach

The Guardian - 04-Dec-2022

This one-off treatment could nullify the complications that you get with chronic medications

Targeting senescent cells could be a useful approach for slowing/treating Alzheimer’s disease

Salk Institute - 01-Dec-2022

How senescent neurons lead to Alzheimer’s disease, effect on removal and drugs needed for therapy

Effects of exercise and blood pressure on mental abilities: an observation

Live Forever Club - 29-Nov-2022

Study suggests we should maintain cardiorespiratory fitness early in life to benefit higher cognitive functions later

Correlation found between biological aging and cognitive decline using epigenetic clocks

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 21-Nov-2022

The midlife study showed that the cognitive decliners age faster

Medin- amyloid-β aggregates could act an new targets to therapeutically treat Alzheimer's

German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) - 17-Nov-2022

Medin deposits are indeed a cause of blood vessel damage, one of the causes of Alzheimer's disease

Dementia rate declined in the US, but inequalities still persist in gender and racial groups

RAND - 07-Nov-2022

Education could be a vital tool to narrow down the differences in risk of dementia

Eisai's Lecanemab drug proves to slowdown Alzheimer's disease, unlike aducanumab drug

BBC - 28-Sep-2022

Historic moment for dementia research-large clinical trial to successfully slow cognitive decline

Air pollution closely related to cognitive decline and dementia - GOV.UK

The Guardian - 27-Jul-2022

Cognitive decline and dementia in older people accelerated by exposure to emissions

Alzheimer’s disease can be treated in blood circulation instead of in the brain

UTHealth - 14-Jul-2022

A target for Alzheimer’s disease therapy may lie in plasmapheresis or blood dialysis

FDA-approved psychiatric drugs may help improve cognitive symptoms

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus - 29-Jun-2022

Imipramine or olanzapine block APOE4 and reverses Alzheimer’s disease

Dementia directly linked to Vitamin D deficiency for the first time

University of South Australia (UniSA) - 14-Jun-2022

Progressive disease can be prevented by boosting Vit-D to normal levels

Oral rapamycin aggravates Alzheimer's associated beta-amyloid plaques in mice

Medical Xpress - 07-Jun-2022

Cautioned the use of rapamycin in Alzheimer's patients, as it downregulated Trem2 & reduced β-amyloid clearance

Elevated blood pressure associated with cognitive decline in elderly

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 25-May-2022

Cognitive decline, dementia, and mortality can be reduced by blood pressure control

Infusing aged mice with young cerebrospinal fluid improves memory

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 24-May-2022

Oligodendrogenesis and memory function in the aged brain can be improved by young CSF

A little bit of stress is proven to be good in refolding the misfolded proteins

EurekAlert! - 06-May-2022

Activating similar mechanism without stressing the cells could treat dementia

Prothena's anti-amyloid therapy receives FDA fast track designation to treat Alzheimer’s

BioPharma-Reporter - 03-May-2022

Guarantees higher efficacy, convenience and potential safety than other anti-Aβ therapies

Epigenetic age identifies risk of dementia later in life

Feinberg School of Medicine - 20-Apr-2022

Epigenitic and brain aging markers provide insights on accelerated cognitive decline

Alzheimers' treatment with stem cells is proven safer in Phase 1 clinical trial

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 07-Apr-2022

Lomecel-B targets homing and microglia recruitment rather than differentiation

Brain charts: showing the incredible growing and shrinking brain ability

University of Cambridge - 06-Apr-2022

Mapping the brain and creating charts could be used as a helpful clinical tool for other clinicians, psychiatrists and researchers

Between 1993 and 2011, most increase in life expectancy was disease free years

Science Daily - 15-Mar-2022

Exception was for people with a cognitive impairment, study by Newcastle University shows

Irregular sleep-wake cycle may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

The Guardian - 10-Feb-2022

24-hour circardian regulation and good sleep hygeine can possibly delay the onset of dementia

Dasatinib plus quercetin combination may help preserve cognitive abilities in elderly people

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 27-Jan-2022

Senolytics showed positive effects on rats but trials must confirm these findings on human brain

New study unveils the role of tau in neurodegenerative disease

Buck Institute - 20-Jan-2022

Interactions with mitochondrial & synaptic proteins highlight targets against Tau-mediated disease

Korify Capital plans to invest $100m in longevity and mental health space

FierceBiotech - 22-Dec-2021

Aiming to invest in 15-20 biotech firms, including Cambrian Biopharma, to target drivers of ageing

Anti-inflammatory exercise factors target cerebrovasculature

Stanford School of Medicine - 08-Dec-2021

Exercise plasma boosts memory and dampens brain inflammation

New study where biological age reduces as chronological age increases

Bioviva Science - 18-Nov-2021

Evident reversal of Dementia symptoms sustained cognitive improvement

AMBAR study improved the quality of life in Alzheimer's disease

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 12-Nov-2021

A hot topic in longevity research is plasma exchange for Alzheimer’s disease

OptiMind app designed for early diagnosis of dementia with simple tapping

Wired - 11-Nov-2021

A 5-minute test can assess the early risk of getting dementia

Covid-19 impact lead to reduction in life expectancy and mental wellbeing

Independent - 11-Nov-2021

Cases of anxiety and depression are now doubled when compared to pre-pandemic

GP develops helmet to deliver infrared light therapy to treat dementia

Independent - 19-Oct-2021

In placebo controlled study, device improved brain processing and memory in patients

Mammalian brain cells mapped for better understanding of the neuronal disorders

EurekAlert! - 06-Oct-2021

The atlas of the brain cells developed will help pave the way for future research in brain disorders

Deep brain stimulation is a promising treatment for major depression

Guardian - 04-Oct-2021

Brain implant detects patterns that proceed depression and then blocks the signals

Rugby players experience decline in cognitive function within just one season

BBC - 30-Aug-2021

Players saw a decline in both blood flow to brain and cognition, regardless of concussions

Exercise hormone, irisin, protects brain from cognitive decline in mice

EurekAlert! - 20-Aug-2021

A novel therapeutic agent for treating Alzheimer's & neurodegenerative disorders

Stimulating jobs delays dementia in old age

Guardian - 19-Aug-2021

Keeping your brain active, whether through work or hobbies may delay dementia

Astrocytes target white matter stroke and other neurodegenerative diseases

Medical Xpress - 12-Aug-2021

Reliable and safe generation of a novel stem cell-based therapy for dementia

Latest AI tool may diagnose dementia even before symptoms appear

BBC - 10-Aug-2021

Algorithm detects dementia better than neurologists, soon with a single brain scan

Gut microbes show potential to reverse aging-related deterioration in brain

University College Cork - 09-Aug-2021

Microbiome in the gut could potentially slow down brain aging and improve cognitive functions

Age-related memory loss can now be prevented with a pill

Cambridge University - 22-Jul-2021

Scientists restored memory in aged mice, and found a similar working mechanism in humans

Slowing progression of Parkinson's disease with daily niacin supplements

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 07-Jul-2021

As this human trial was small, a larger study is warranted to confirm its effectiveness

Reversing dementia in mice sets stage for human clinical trials

New Atlas - 29-Jun-2021

SAK3, the first compound to target the activity in neurodegenerative disorders

For the first time in 20 years, FDA approved new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease

BBC - 08-Jun-2021

A long way from a cure, but hopefully indicates that Alzheimer's isn't unassailable

Catalysis of TET1 - necessary for myelin repair in young adults

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 08-Jun-2021

Regulation of adult remyelination in mice by TET1-mediated DNA hydroxymethylation

Amazonian tribe with healthier brains reveal basics of healthy ageing

USC news - 26-May-2021

Healthy diet and lifestyle of Tsimane slowed brain atrophy, lowering the risk of Alzheimer's & dementia

Alcohol consumption even in small amounts can damage your brain health

Guardian - 18-May-2021

Intake of any alcoholic beverages linked to reduce grey matter volume - worsening brain function

Gene therapy preserved memory and learning in mice with Alzheimer's

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 11-May-2021

Boosting a vital protein, Caveolin-1, this new technique offers hope against neurodegenerative diseases

Mediterranean diet can boost your memory and prevent dementia

Independent - 07-May-2021

Diet with fish, olive oil, nuts, legumes & vegetables reduces abnormal protein deposits in brain

Air pollution harms memory and thinking, not just lungs

Guardian - 03-May-2021

Even short spikes in air pollutants may impair brain health in older men

BioViva tests experimental telomerase gene-therapy in 6 Alzheimer's patients

Biospace - 03-May-2021

Launched home test to track biological age; outcomes of unlicensed gene-therapy are yet to report

At-home mind exercise may slow age-related cognitive decline

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 27-Apr-2021

Traditional mind-body practices like qigong can be a right choice of exercise for the elderly

One-time stem cell therapy activates brain's self-repair process

Drug Target Review - 22-Apr-2021

Cell therapy repairs brain damage from dementia and stroke in mice, soon to begin human trials

Short sleep in midlife may be an early warning sign of dementia

Guardian - 20-Apr-2021

Sleeping for less than 6 hours in middle age could cause or increase the risk of dementia by 30%

Brain cells reprogrammed to neurons within the brain of mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 13-Apr-2021

In vivo conversion of astrocytes could possibly bring brain regeneration therapies in the near future

Reactivating neural stem cells helps fight brain ageing

EurekAlert! - 12-Apr-2021

Abl1 gene as a potential drug target improved stem cell rejuvenation in aged mice

Cells in depressed individuals were 2 years older than their real age

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) - 06-Apr-2021

GrimAge predicts increased cellular ageing & mortality risk in people with major depression

Gene therapy for Alzheimer's disease enters human clinical trial

Forbes - 12-Mar-2021

Virus carries gene encoding protein into the brain -possible breakthrough treatment for neurodegenerative diseases

Autologous stem cell grafts treated Parkinson’s disease in monkeys

University of Wisconsin-Madison - 01-Mar-2021

A potential application in humans for Parkinson's with nerve grafts made from own stem cells

3D printed biomaterials can help treat neurodegenerative diseases

Health Europa - 26-Feb-2021

Biomaterials can form superstructures to help regenerate patient derived neuronal cells

Less than 5 hours of sleep can double your risk of memory loss

Independent - 13-Feb-2021

Too much or too little sleep increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease in older adults

Calico and AbbVie announced early-stage trials for new therapies

Calico - 03-Feb-2021

Clinical trials in progress for potential targets of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases

Human stem cells reduced Parkinson's symptoms in rats

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 02-Feb-2021

Reprogrammed stem cells treated Parkinson's in rats; initiating clinical trials soon

Experimental Alzheimer's drug improved cognition and behavior

BioWorld - 02-Feb-2021

With positive results in phase 2b, simufilam to begin phase III in second half of 2021

Centenarians report exceptional cognitive performance

Alzforum - 02-Feb-2021

Despite age-related risk factors, super-agers had only a slight decrease in memory

Ultrasound therapy restores consciousness in coma patients

New Atlas - 28-Jan-2021

Low intensity ultrasonic stimulation of brain successfully worked on 2 more patients

Irina Conboy explains latest blood plasma dilution results to lifespan.io Journal Club

Live Forever Club - 27-Jan-2021

Conboys are planning a modified lifespan study - looking for funding

Whole-body senescent cell removal improved brain health in mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 22-Jan-2021

Senolytic drug and cancer drug with quercetin improved age-related cognition

New evidence on reversing cognitive ageing in aged mice

The Scientist - 20-Jan-2021

EP2 receptor which causes inflammation & ageing was knocked down in a disease model

Despite claims, mitocholine seeks funding to prove evidence

Longevity Technology - 14-Jan-2021

Patented compound on clinical trials to prove the benefits on human cognition

Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug passed phase 2 trial

Eli Lilly and Company - 11-Jan-2021

Clears plaque and slows clinical decline in patients with early-stage Alzheimer's

Clene's neurotherapeutics using metals enter human trials

Longevity Technology - 05-Jan-2021

Novel approach with gold nanocatalyst technology to reverse neurodegenerative disease

A gene mutation that protects and improves brain function

Medical Xpress - 21-Dec-2020

Super agers with a rare gene mutation counteracts accumulation of aging proteins

Vital to have a good social circle as you age

Michigan State University - 15-Dec-2020

Community involvement might be protective against depression in the elderly

Controlling blood pressure is the key to retain your memory

American Heart Association - 14-Dec-2020

Even slighter increase in blood pressure at any age is linked to cognitive impairment

Breathing polluted air may increase your risk of dementia

Alzforum - 10-Dec-2020

Breathing fine particles can shrink your brain; there may be other causes too

Free radicals might actually be good for your brain

EurekAlert! - 04-Dec-2020

Control neurogenesis by causing nerve stem cells to divide & thus help brain adapt in mice

Nurse turned healer made false claims to cure the incurable

Metro - 04-Dec-2020

Not only is there no cure for AD, worse, there could be harmful ingredients in miracle tonics

Memory retrieval made possible with a resetting drug

Medical Xpress - 01-Dec-2020

An experimental drug restores age related memory loss and brain function in mice

Re:Cognition Health is running Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials

Plymouth Live - 27-Nov-2020

Looking for volunteers in Plymouth area - travel expenses reimbursed

Be more generous to live longer and happier

Guardian - 24-Nov-2020

Study finds higher survival in societies that provide more support & care

Dilution of old blood restores healthy brain function

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 17-Nov-2020

Reduces neuroinflammation & promotes neurogenesis in aged brains of mice

Changes in retina could help identify Alzheimer's

Cedars-Sinai - 17-Nov-2020

Identifying early changes will help diagnose patients early and treat better

A new study links Alzheimer's to gut flora

New Atlas - 15-Nov-2020

Altering gut microbiome might be helpful in preventing or delaying Alzheimer's

Study links gut flora with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's

The Conversation (UK) - 10-Nov-2020

Microbiome altering might help in preventing or delaying Parkinson's and Alzheimer's

Scientists connect brains and computers through veins

Independent - 04-Nov-2020

A less invasive approach of brain-computer interface than Neuralink

Yoga may improve brain health & function

Scientific American - 01-Nov-2020

Brain scan show increased grey matter volumes in regions affected by ageing

A clock that tells how ageing brain could be linked to dementia

Science Focus - 29-Oct-2020

Will explain why some brains age faster and make people susceptible to certain diseases

Cold water swimming might help develop a new dementia therapy

BBC - 19-Oct-2020

Triggers an increase in the same protein used by hibernating animals

$2M granted for clinical trial of Rapamycin in Alzheimer's

UT Health San Antonio - 25-Aug-2020

People are now willing to say that treating ageing might help ameliorate age-related diseases

Good physical health could boost ageing mind

Medical Xpress - 19-Aug-2020

Declining muscle strength and ageing cognitive function are linked

Synthetic fisetin used to identify new target in fight against Alzheimer's

New Atlas - 05-Aug-2020

CMS121 lowered levels of fatty acid synthetase (FASN) which inhibited lipid peroxidation

Lasers tuned to break up plaques implicated in many neurodegenerative diseases

Tokyo University of Science (TUS) - 04-Aug-2020

Early days but interesting alternative to chemicals which are handicapped by blood brain barrier

Taking these 12 health measures can help prevent or delay dementia

New Scientist - 30-Jul-2020

It is never too early or too late to prioritise reducing disease risks

Blood test for detecting Alzheimer's before symptoms appear

BBC - 29-Jul-2020

Experts found a protein indicating the disease, providing early treatment in the future

Even one flu shot may reduce your chance of getting Alzheimer's

UTHealth - 27-Jul-2020

This certainly is not a plus point for the anti-vaxx movement

NHRI develops a therapy to regenerate damaged brain cells

Taipei Times - 14-Jul-2020

Exosomes will help reduce complications of using living stem cells for brain repair

Boosting Gpld1 protein could have same benefits as exercise

Medical Xpress - 09-Jul-2020

I'm sure there's more to exercise than this, but an interesting start to a potential wonder drug

The blood-brain barrier selectivity is impaired with age

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 09-Jul-2020

Experiments in mice confirmed this, unraveling ageing mystery if it translates to humans

Obesity in adults is linked to a higher risk of dementia up to 15 years later

Pharma Times - 29-Jun-2020

A Mediterranean diet may help you to keep your weight in check

Scientists find a new and easy way of producing neurons

Science Daily - 25-Jun-2020

PTB is the ultimate switch that controls conversion of a cell into a neuron

Long-term repetitive negative thinking increases risk of dementia

Independent - 09-Jun-2020

Study shows this certain thinking pattern is linked to release of harmful brain proteins

Calorie restriction rejuvenates 'brain immune cells' in mice

Fight Aging! - 27-May-2020

Still one of the most reliable interventions when improving long-term health

Studies find link between dementia and air pollution

Alzforum - 22-May-2020

Air pollution could account for 10% of dementia cases worldwide

Age-related changes in gut microbiota cause cognitive decline in aged rats

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 20-May-2020

Restoring microbiome could be one strategy to support healthy longevity

Exercise improves blood flow and brain function in over 60s

UT Southwestern Medical Center - 20-May-2020

It's never too late to start to exercise - even if your memory has already started to fade

Reduced risk of Parkinson's disease for coffee and tea drinkers

Independent - 18-May-2020

Lead study linking caffeine and its disease-slowing potential

This enzyme helps reverse age-related neurodegeneration in mice

EurekAlert! - 18-May-2020

Sheds light to potential treatments for age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer's

Parkinson's patient can swim again after stem cell transplant

Newsweek - 14-May-2020

Study and procedure represent a milestone in personalized medicine for Parkinson's

Successful replacement of neurons lost in Parkinson's disease

Medical Xpress - 13-May-2020

New therapeutic personalized strategy could bring back movement to those suffering

Flavonoids in fruits, red wine and tea might protect your brain from dementia

WebMD - 13-May-2020

Reduce the risk of getting dementia by two to four folds

Simple blood testing to detect Alzheimer's disease

Futurity - 12-May-2020

This discovery could greatly reduce costs of diagnosing and studying the disease

A potential biomarker for ventricle enlargement in the ageing brain

Medical Xpress - 07-May-2020

Detecting blood drainage lags could eventually lead to faster treatment options

What's unique in the brain functional connectivity of centenarians?

Medical Xpress - 05-May-2020

World-first research reveals how their brain adapts to ageing changes, still perform well

NMN improves cognitive and motor functions in aged mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 28-Apr-2020

It restores neurovascular coupling associated with age-related decline in brain function

How external factors could influence Alzheimer’s disease via the gut microbiome

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 20-Apr-2020

Early study into complex neurochemical relationship between brain, gut and inflammaging

Research demonstrates how visceral fat impairs cognitive ability

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 10-Mar-2020

More reasons to avoid excessive weight gain and other drivers of ageing as proven in mice

Nanoparticles containing curcumin can be a solution for Alzheimer's

Science Daily - 05-Mar-2020

Curcumin when encapsulated in nanoparticles, gets better absorbed

Novel approaches to CNS diseases done by Cerevance

Longevity Technology - 03-Mar-2020

After a successful phase 1 trial of the CVN424 done one mice, the company started phase 2 studies

Dietary intake of flavonols may reduce risk of having Alzheimer's dementia

NHS - 03-Feb-2020

Balanced diet, physical and mental exercise, still key to lowering dementia risks

Drug molecule developed using AI to undergo human trials

BBC - 30-Jan-2020

Can speed up drug discovery process using artificial intelligence

Underlying mechanisms of how cellular senescence leads to neurodegeneration

Buck Institute - 29-Jan-2020

Cellular senescence is now a top research topic and a very messy one in ageing research

Soy bean oil causes genetic disruptions in the brains of mice

University of California, Riverside - 23-Jan-2020

But other soy products and other vegetable oils do not cause malfunctioning of genes

Navigation using mental mind maps rejuvenated in old mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 13-Jan-2020

Researchers able to teach old mice new tricks ;)

Human trials on dementia vaccine to begin in the next 18 to 24 months

ABC News - 31-Dec-2019

If successful, will be the breakthrough of the decade, researchers say

AlzEye to hunt for Alzheimer's in retina scans

The Economist - 18-Dec-2019

People's eye changes over 10 years were correlated with the emergence of Alzheimer’s disease

Impact of physical activity on ageing and disease risk

The Conversation - 28-Nov-2019

Exercise program enrolled sedentary seniors and improved their memory in 12 weeks

Treating with rapamycin improves blood flow to the brain in rats

Science Daily - 06-Nov-2019

Blood circulation in the brain didn't deteriorate even a bit for 15 months

First medicine with the potential to treat Alzheimer's in 17 years

CNN - 05-Nov-2019

Should seaweed be part of our daily supplement regime? Opinions welcome

How our bodies clear toxins from our brains while we sleep, scientists explain

Wired - 31-Oct-2019

Cerebrospinal fluid might be involved in the process of cleaning out the toxins

Footballers have a high risk of death from neurodegenerative diseases

BBC - 22-Oct-2019

Except for neurodegenerative diseases, ex-footballers are less likely to die from other diseases

First therapy that could slow Alzheimer's disease

BBC - 22-Oct-2019

Groundbreaking drug is called aducanumab, which targets a protein called amyloid

Walking speed could be a determinating factor of ageing speed

BBC - 12-Oct-2019

People who walked slower had a worse state of lungs, teeth and immune system

Telomere length linked to the nervous system

Medical Xpress - 26-Sep-2019

According to the study, shortening in the telomere length have reflected in our brain structure

NeuroEM develops electromagnetic cap to fight Alzheimer's disease

NHS - 19-Sep-2019

Drugs don't work, but the MemorEM cap has shown mental and physical improvements

High blood pressure "critical period"

BBC - 21-Aug-2019

Increases blood pressure between the ages of 36 and 43 were associated with brain shrinkage

Ageing related brain stem stiffness lead to dysfunction of nerve cells

Medical Xpress - 14-Aug-2019

Used brain stem cells of young and old rats for this research

New transgenic mouse model with human brain immune cells

New Atlas - 06-Aug-2019

Breakthrough will allow scientists to understand more profoundly how Alzheimer's disease progresses

Chronokines in young blood could be the cure for Alzheimer's

New Atlas - 06-Aug-2019

Plasma proteins to the rescue of good-old memories in Alzheimer's

Active social life in 50s and 60s could cut off dementia risk

Guardian - 02-Aug-2019

Seeing friends daily reduced the dementia risk, but seeing relatives did not

Non-pharmacological ways to reduce risk of MCI

Medical News Today - 20-Jul-2019

Does playing computer games at old age have an additive effect on MCI?

Exercise protects against cognitive decline in Alzheimer's

Massachusetts General Hospital - 17-Jul-2019

If other vascular risk factors are targeted simultaneously, the outcome is better

A new drug against Alzheimer's targets gum disease bacteria

New Scientist - 17-Jul-2019

A different approach to Alzheimer's that may be correct

Purging damaged brain stem cells can improve cognition in Alzheimer’s

National Institute on Aging - 23-May-2019

Promising results in genetically altered mice with Alzheimer’s traits

WHO issues lifestyle guidelines to reduce risk of dementia

Independent - 14-May-2019

The usual 3 are at the top of the list – diet, exercise and don’t smoke

Alzheimer's-like disease discovery could mean new targets for treatments

BBC - 30-Apr-2019

Late linked to the accumulation TDP-43 protein rather than amyloid and tau

Elderly with poor sense of smell 30% more likely to die over 13 year study

NHS - 30-Apr-2019

Smell could be another candidate for a biological age marker

Improvements seen in Parkinson's patients given NuPlasma young blood plasma

NeurologyLive - 25-Apr-2019

50% improvement in complications of therapy, 19.2% in motor examinations and more

Implant boosts leg signals, prevents Parkinson's freezing

BBC - 22-Apr-2019

We're understanding more about the body's chemical and electrical signalling

Pulsed brain stimulation returns working memory to youthful ability

Guardian - 08-Apr-2019

Not a cure for dementia but might buy patients some time

Antibodies restore brain function of old mice back to their young days

New Atlas - 05-Apr-2019

Possible treatment for neurodegenerative diseases of old age

Biogen's Alzheimer's drug trials halted

CNN - 21-Mar-2019

Another promising candidate not making it to the finish line

Lowering blood pressure in elderly reduces brain damage

American College of Cardiology - 18-Mar-2019

Patients on blood pressure lowering medication saw less accumulation of harmful brain lesions.

Parkinson's drug delivered through port in head

BBC - 27-Feb-2019

Reversal of brain cell damage knocked 6 years off disease development

Chemicals identified to reverse mental decline

BBC - 14-Feb-2019

Mental capacity not lost - just masked by inflammation

Biological age of women's brains 3 year younger than men's

Independent - 04-Feb-2019

As more people suffer from dementia, men will be affected sooner

Bacteria causing gum disease may play a role in triggering Alzheimer's

NHS - 24-Jan-2019

Keeping your gum healthy may save you from Alzheimer's disease

Drinkable molecule interferes with a crucial first step of Alzheimer’s

Yale University - 02-Jan-2019

Improvements in laboratory technology enable mass screening of molecules like these

Puzzle-solving doesn't slow down mental decline

NHS - 11-Dec-2018

But builds up cognitive reserve to resist dementia for longer

Using reprogrammed stem cells for treating Parkinson's disease

Nature - 18-Nov-2018

A man in his 50s is the first of seven patients to receive the experimental therapy

Reprogrammed stem cells implanted into Parkinson’s patients

Nature - 14-Nov-2018

Implantation of induced stem cells in brains with Parkinson’s disease is showing promising results in monkeys

Five-minute scan can predict cognitive decline

BBC - 12-Nov-2018

High intensity pulse travelling towards the brain indicative of accelerated cognitive decline over the next decade.

Clearing out senescent cells may prevent symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease

Buck Institute - 19-Sep-2018

Alternative approaches to tau targets in neurodegenerative disorders

Hydrogen-saturated Water No Benefit To Parkinson’s Patients

Parkinsons News Today - 17-Sep-2018

Large-scale Japanese studies report no effect of H2 over oxidative stress in brain tissue

Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Enters Human Trials

Newsweek - 30-Jul-2018

New stem cell treatment for Parkinson's entered the human trial stage in August

Induced pluripotent stem cells to treat Parkinson's disease

Japan Times - 30-Jul-2018

There is a risk of developing brain tumours according to some experts

Higher temperatures result in more suicides

Guardian - 23-Jul-2018

An US study found a strong link between high temperatures and suicide in wealthy countries

$30 million venture philanthropy fund to tackle Alzheimer's

Business Insider - 17-Jul-2018

$ 80 million will be directed towards Alzheimer’s research and drug discovery

High BP in middle age increases dementia risk

NHS - 14-Jun-2018

People over 50 years old has increased risk for dementia when they reach 130 mmHg

Dementia exercise programmes 'don't slow brain decline'

BBC - 17-May-2018

Oxford researchers found that physical improvement doesn’t translate in better mental health

Mediterranean Diet Could Delay Alzheimer’s by 3 Years

Newsweek - 03-May-2018

Researchers measured biomarkers for Alzheimer’s in 70 volunteers aged 30 to 60.

Anti-inflammatory may reduce risk of Parkinson's

Medical Xpress - 23-Apr-2018

People with IBD are at a 28% higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

Old Brains Can Still Make New Neurons

Columbia University - 05-Apr-2018

Neurogenesis is the production of new neurons.

Aerobic Fitness Correlates with Better Memory in Later Life

Fight Aging! - 04-Apr-2018

Brain is reliant on the vascular system in many ways.

7 Discoveries Getting Us Closer to Beating Alzheimer's

ScienceAlert - 23-Mar-2018

1. Better idea of what tau proteins look like

Scientists inch towards answers on how dementia works

Financial Times - 12-Mar-2018

“We are getting an increasingly sophisticated understanding of what is going on in these diseases” - David Reynolds - chief scientist at Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Traumatic brain injuries linked to dementia risks

ScienceNordic - 04-Feb-2018

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can come from falling, contact sports, traffic accidents or violence.

Inhibition of ageing maybe the solution for Alzheimer's

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 19-Jan-2018

Will be successful than drugs targeting specific aspects of Alzheimer's

Low-Hum Therapy Seems To Counteract Alzheimer’s Symptoms In Mice

IFL Science - 04-Jan-2018

MIT researchers have exposed mice to a hum at 40 Hertz.

Combined drug significantly reverses memory loss in Alzheimer’s mice

Independent - 01-Jan-2018

Treatment combined diabetes drugs GLP-1, GIP and glucagon.

Trial shows Huntington's drug could slow progress of disease

Guardian - 11-Dec-2017

Drug suppresses the effects of the Huntington’s mutation that causes irreversible damage to the brain.

No reduction in Alzheimer's from drinking Souvenaid

NHS - 31-Oct-2017

Drinkers had less brain shrinkage and slightly better cognitive scores.

Marriage and close friends can reduce dementia risk

BBC - 28-Oct-2017

Quality of social connections are more important than quantity

Predicting Alzheimer’s Disease Earlier Than Ever

Singularity Hub - 02-Oct-2017

Alzheimer’s is one of the top 10 deadliest diseases in the United States.

First hints Parkinson's can be stopped

BBC - 04-Jul-2017

Current drugs help manage the symptoms, but do not prevent brain cells dying.

Sex link to older people's brain power

NHS - 22-Jun-2017

Older men and women who engage in regular sexual activity have better cognitive functioning.

Mindfulness and meditation dampen down inflammation genes

New Scientist - 16-Jun-2017

Essentially reversing molecular damage caused by stress.

Experts excited by brain wonder-drug

BBC - 20-Apr-2017

Drug may stop all neurodegenerative brain diseases, including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Mental health patients face ‘unacceptable mortality gap’

iNews - 25-Nov-2016

Life expectancy of people with severe mental health problems today is the same as it was for the general population in 1950

Dementia - a fatal diagnosis

BBC - 14-Nov-2016

Dementia causing diseases can be fought through research, it isn't an inevitable part of ageing

Scouts and guides provide mental health boost for life

BBC - 10-Nov-2016

Study finds scouts or guides have better mental health in later life.

Proclara Biosciences raised $47 million funding to advance treatment for neurodegenerative diseases

Business Wire - 07-Sep-2016

Relaunches as a clinical-stage company, with phase 1 clinical trials of lead compound for Alzheimer’s

Cognitive speed training exercises reduce dementia

iMedicalApps - 01-Aug-2016

Brain training industry careful about claims after Lumosity was fined $50 million dollars for lack of evidence.

Implant releases antibodies to clear Alzheimer’s plaques

Kurzweil Network - 21-Mar-2016

Capsule placed under the skin releases antibody proteins that tag amyloid beta proteins for patient’s own immune system to attack.

Reaction to stress important for heart health

ScienceDaily - 25-Feb-2016

More important to your health than how frequently you encounter stress.

Loneliness decreases life expectancy

Express - 05-Jan-2016

Social isolation in later life can prove fatal by exacerbating health problems.

Mental health conditions dramatically reduce life expectancy

RSA - 23-Nov-2015

People with a serious mental health condition die 12-13 years younger.

Parkinson’s patients remarkable recoveries in drug trial

Independent - 19-Oct-2015

Nilotinib has been used to treat patients with a certain type of leukaemia.

Meditation Changes Your Brain for the Better

Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET) - 02-Jul-2015

Real brain changes from meditation. Start slow as its easy to fail if you try to jump straight into 20 minutes of meditation a day

Fetal cells injected into brain to cure Parkinson’s

New Scientist - 26-May-2015

20 year old treatment rediscovered after late recovery in original patients

Alzheimer’s progress slowed by plaque-busting drug

New Scientist - 25-Mar-2015

In a small trial, the drug slowed the progression of the disease and reduced deposits of amyloid plaques, the substances blamed for damaging the brains of people with Alzheimer’s.

Meditation might slow the age-related loss of gray matter in the brain

UCLA - 05-Feb-2015

Since 1970, life expectancy around the world has risen dramatically, with people living more than 10 years longer.

Redefining Dementia as a Terminal Illness

Time - 14-Oct-2009

Dementia (including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease) more accurately defined as fatal brain failure: a terminal disease, like cancer, that physically kills patients, not simply a mental ailment that accompanies older age.