Mental Health News
Accelerating brain ageing: the role of diabetes and biomarkers in cognitive decline
Medical Xpress - 13-Nov-2024
A study links diabetes and specific biomarkers to faster brain shrinkage and earlier MCI onset
Read more...Gut bacteria and sirtuins may help treat neurodegenerative diseases
Live Forever Club - 08-Nov-2024
Adjusting this axis with diet, probiotics, and supplements could benefit brain health
Read more...Cannabis and the brain: new research finds links, but no clear cause
Oxford Population Health - 29-Oct-2024
Oxford study reveals associations between lifetime cannabis use and brain structure
Read more...Weekend warriors: exercise on your terms
The Guardian - 29-Oct-2024
New research shows infrequent workouts can offer brain health benefits equal to regular exercise
Read more...Cell reprogramming rejuvenates ageing neurons in mice
Medical Xpress - 24-Oct-2024
Scientists enhance brain function and protect against neurodegeneration
Read more...Sunbird Bio secured $14M to advance its Alzheimer’s blood test
Longevity Technology - 18-Oct-2024
Clinical study showed its accuracy, aiming to replace invasive methods like PET scans
Read more...New laser test detects dementia types in seconds with high accuracy
Independent - 17-Oct-2024
The test is faster, cheaper, and over 93% accurate, offering quicker diagnosis
Read more...Brain removes toxins through special channels while you sleep
Medical News Today - 14-Oct-2024
This process occurs mainly at night and may help prevent Alzheimer’s
Read more...Stanford scientists unlock key to reviving ageing brain cells
SciTechDaily - 06-Oct-2024
Glucose regulation may hold the key to restoring neuron growth
Read more...Breakthrough anti-ageing drug preserves key cellular processes
Medical Xpress - 25-Sep-2024
Researchers discover a compound that slows ageing by boosting protein maintenance
Read more...Nura Bio secures funding to advance treatments for axon degeneration
Longevity Technology - 19-Sep-2024
Early clinical trials showed safety and effectiveness, with more trials planned for 2025
Read more...Slap fighting: A brutal sport with hidden dangers
BBC - 18-Sep-2024
Doctors warn of serious brain injuries as the controversial combat sport gains popularity worldwide
Read more...Boosting brain health: the power of flavonoids
Independent - 18-Sep-2024
Eating more berries and dark chocolate could lower dementia risk by 28%
Read more...Breakthrough blood test could revolutionize ALS diagnosis
New Scientist - 13-Sep-2024
Researchers identify genetic markers that could lead to a faster and affordable test for ALS
Read more...Diabetes drug metformin shows promise in slowing brain aging in monkeys
Nature - 12-Sep-2024
New study reveals metformin’s potential to delay brain aging
Read more...At-home blood test predicts dementia risk by measuring brain ageing
Longevity Technology - 06-Sep-2024
Food for the brain charity launches a test to track brain health through antioxidant levels
Read more...Dementia: the power of early prevention, effective intervention, and care
Live Forever Club - 05-Sep-2024
New research adds vision loss and high cholesterol to dementia risk factors
Read more...Pescatarian diet found to lower death risk in older adults, study shows
Newsweek - 23-Aug-2024
Adding fish to a vegetarian diet may boost longevity in seniors
Read more...Bolivian tribe has the healthiest hearts and slowest-ageing brains ever studied
BBC - 17-Aug-2024
However, modern changes like processed foods are starting to affect their health
Read more...The quest to rebuild the human brain
MIT Technology Review - 16-Aug-2024
A groundbreaking approach to extend life through brain tissue renewal
Read more...Partial reprogramming rejuvenates the ageing mouse brain, improving memory
Live Forever Club - 09-Aug-2024
This breakthrough offers hope for combating age-related cognitive decline
Read more...Processed red meat consumption linked to 14% higher dementia risk
The Guardian - 31-Jul-2024
More research needed to confirm definitive link, but study emphasizes importance of healthy diet
Read more...Paradromics’ brain implant gears up for human trials in 2025
CNBC - 21-Jun-2024
Novel brain implant technology aimed at helping patients with speech loss
Read more...Scientists map a tiny piece of human brain involved in memory, emotions and thinking
Singularity Hub - 13-May-2024
Dataset may hold valuable insights to unlock neurological mysteries
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...Notre Dame tackles neurodegeneration with CZI support
News Medical - 21-Feb-2024
Exploring how ageing genes impact brain health and disease
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...Non-invasive deep brain stimulation improves memory, could treat Alzheimer's
Independent - 19-Oct-2023
Revolutionary approach for safer and accessible brain stimulation therapies
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...Managing metabolic syndrome could help protect against dementia
Oxford Population Health - 07-Sep-2023
Metabolic syndrome increased the risk of developing dementia by 12%
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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?
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...Alchemab awarded 1.7 million grant to develop Huntington’s disease therapy
Alchemab Therapeutics - 16-Dec-2022
New antibody approach aims to slow or halt Huntington’s disease progression
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...Vitalunga creates oral drug to prevent diseases in aging adults
CISION PR Newswire - 13-Jul-2022
Positive results in lab tests suggest the drug may improve lifespan and life quality
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...Anti-inflammatory exercise factors target cerebrovasculature
Stanford School of Medicine - 08-Dec-2021
Exercise plasma boosts memory and dampens brain inflammation
Read more...New study where biological age reduces as chronological age increases
Bioviva Science - 18-Nov-2021
Evident reversal of Dementia symptoms sustained cognitive improvement
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...Exercise hormone, irisin, protects brain from cognitive decline in mice
EurekAlert! - 20-Aug-2021
A novel therapeutic agent for treating Alzheimer's & neurodegenerative disorders
Read more...Stimulating jobs delays dementia in old age
Guardian - 19-Aug-2021
Keeping your brain active, whether through work or hobbies may delay dementia
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...GSK and Alector collaborate on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s treatments
Fortune - 02-Jul-2021
The $2.2 billion deal will focus on immune-based therapies for neurodegenerative diseases
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
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