Mental Health News
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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
Read more...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%
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...3D printed biomaterials can help treat neurodegenerative diseases
Health Europa - 26-Feb-2021
Biomaterials can form superstructures to help regenerate patient derived neuronal cells
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...Centenarians report exceptional cognitive performance
Alzforum - 02-Feb-2021
Despite age-related risk factors, super-agers had only a slight decrease in memory
Read more...Ultrasound therapy restores consciousness in coma patients
New Atlas - 28-Jan-2021
Low intensity ultrasonic stimulation of brain successfully worked on 2 more patients
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...Be more generous to live longer and happier
Guardian - 24-Nov-2020
Study finds higher survival in societies that provide more support & care
Read more...Dilution of old blood restores healthy brain function
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 17-Nov-2020
Reduces neuroinflammation & promotes neurogenesis in aged brains of mice
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...Scientists connect brains and computers through veins
Independent - 04-Nov-2020
A less invasive approach of brain-computer interface than Neuralink
Read more...Yoga may improve brain health & function
Scientific American - 01-Nov-2020
Brain scan show increased grey matter volumes in regions affected by ageing
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...Good physical health could boost ageing mind
Medical Xpress - 19-Aug-2020
Declining muscle strength and ageing cognitive function are linked
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