| | | | Why travel is good for your brain Going on an exciting adventure is a great way to be active and see the world. But it can also keep your brain sharp. Find out how. |
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4 myths about learning after 65—busted! The brain is an amazing organ that changes when you use it — no matter how old you are. Here are four common myths about brain health and aging that you should, er, forget about. Learn more. |
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| | | Most of us have experienced heartbreaking loss of some kind–of a loved one, a relationship, a home. The grief that accompanies such a loss can feel overwhelming. In this webinar, we talk about grief from a neurological perspective–what's happening in the brain and why. |
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Alzheimer’s develops in two phases A groundbreaking new study shows that in Alzheimer’s patients, damage to the brain happens in two distinct phases. The first phase—which happens slowly and quietly, before the patient shows any outward symptoms—damages the brain in previously unknown ways. This finding opens new avenues for research into prevention and treatment. Learn more. |
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Reversing brain aging—at least in fruit flies The buildup of a certain protein in the brains of both humans and fruit flies can make it harder for the brain to clear out unwanted waste material. And that waste can slow down brain function and contribute to cognitive decline. In a recent study on fruit flies, researchers were able to prevent this protein buildup—and keep the brain healthier, longer. Learn more. |
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Depression reflected in the brain Extensive imaging research has recently shown that in people with depression, a certain brain network (the “salience network”) is nearly twice the size as in people without depression. Why might that be? Learn more. |
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