As funding falters, young brain scientists rethink careers in research
Sat Nov 15 7:00 am
Research on brain disorders may slow as young neuroscientists struggle to find jobs and research grants.
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An Alzheimer's pill appears to protect some in a high-risk population
Wed Oct 29 6:00 am
A new study is reviving hope that a twice-daily pill can slow down Alzheimer's in people whose genes put them at high risk for the disease.
Mental exercise can reverse a brain change linked to aging, study finds
Wed Oct 22 6:00 am
Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age.
Rheumatoid arthritis kept her captive. This nerve stimulator set her free
Mon Sep 22 6:00 am
A new surgically implanted device the size of a lima bean can help control rheumatoid arthritis that isn't responding to drugs.
These scientists found Alzheimer's in their genes. Here's what they did next
Tue Sep 02 9:09 am
Three scientists learned they carry genes that dramatically increase their risk for Alzheimer's disease. Now they're working to keep their brains healthy.
What's behind the trend of so-called 'gray divorces'?
Thu Aug 21 4:20 pm
What's behind the trend of so-called "gray divorces," and what is it like for newly single people to seek out new relationships over the age of 50?
Amid growing 'scandal' of elder homelessness, health care groups aim to help
Sat Aug 16 7:00 am
The housing crisis is requiring creative scrambling and new partnerships from health care organizations to keep older patients out of expensive nursing homes as homelessness grows.
Trying to keep your brain young? A big new study finds these lifestyle changes help
Mon Jul 28 2:44 pm
A study of more than 2,100 people ages 60 to 79 found that an intensive two-year program of mental and physical activities, along with a heart-healthy diet, improved memory and thinking.
Even healthy brains decline with age. Here's what you can do
Wed Jul 16 6:00 am
Scientists are finding ways to minimize the effects of aging on the brain. Here are some ways to keep it healthy.
Can this nasal spray slow down Alzheimer's? One couple is helping scientists find out
Fri May 30 7:00 am
Joe Walsh is the first Alzheimer's patient to be treated with an experimental nasal spray designed to reduce inflammation in the brain.