Navigating our thoughts: Fundamental principles of thinking
It is one of the most fundamental questions in neuroscience: How do humans think? Until recently, we seemed far from
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Multiple sclerosis: Accumulation of B cells triggers nervous system damage
B cells are important in helping the immune system fight pathogens. However, in the case of the neurological autoimmune disease
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What's the Difference Between Types of Long-Term Care Facilities?
Nursing homes provide medical and personal care services beyond what’s available in assisted living.(Getty Images) If you hear long-term care
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Artificial intelligence predicts Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology improves the ability of brain imaging to predict Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in
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How to help care for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia
Nearly 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to increase to nearly 14 million
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Stress Can Shrink Brain Size And Affect Memory, A New Study Finds
A new study has established that stress can lead to brain shrinkage and worsening of memory in middle-aged people. The
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Dementia and guns: When should doctors broach the topic?
Some patients refuse to answer. Many doctors don’t ask. As the number of Americans with dementia rises, health professionals are
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Hearing aids and cataract surgery may prevent dementia
Hearing aids and cataract surgery may prevent dementia: ‘Exciting’ research shows the treatments halt the rate of cognitive decline by
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Dementia: New risk factor examined
Dementia describes a group of symptoms that include a decline in memory and cognitive abilities. There are a number of
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Air pollution may be linked to heightened dementia risk
Air pollution may be linked to a heightened risk of developing dementia, finds a London-based observational study, published in the
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