Scientists Are 3D-Printing Stem Cells that Can Be Implanted as Brain Tissue
In experiments, the implanted cells integrated into the animals' brains both structurally and functionally.
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Psychedelic Drugs May Be Able to Treat Brain Injuries, Stimulating New Neurons to Replace Impaired Ones
The idea is that psychedelics could keep the critical windows open long enough to recover far more function than would otherwise be the case.
Experts Find Out Why Exercise Prevents Alzheimer's Disease-Which Could Lead to Cure
The reason exercise can prevent Alzheimer's disease has been discovered and it could lead to new treatments.
Using the Body's 'Invisible Scalpel' to Remove Brain Cancer With Immunotherapy at Salk Institute
Glioblastoma is the most common form of brain tumor, and while it's also the most deadly, the brain has the immune cells to destroy them.
Brain Matter May Remain Higher In People Who Love Taking a Nap
A study recently found a link between habitual daytime napping and total brain volume, implications for staving off the effects of aging.
Smell of Simple Fragrance While Sleeping Produces Major Memory Boost in Older Adults
A fragrance wafting around older adults for two hours every night for six months caused memories to skyrocket 226% compared to control group.
Probiotics Enhances Cognitive Abilities Through the Gut: A Key to Aging Brain Health
Over three months, patients aged 52 and 75 years old with mild cognitive impairment had their neurological markers improve
Children Do Much Better in Math When Music is Added to the Lesson: New Study
A new study explored the causal role that music engagement has on student achievement in mathematics—and they found a significant benefit.
Another Study Shows Daily Multivitamin for People Over 60 Slows Memory Decline That Comes With Aging
Over 60s who take a daily multivitamin may be slowing age-related memory decline—and the new study amplifies similar findings from last year.
'An Eye Test Saved My Life When the Optician Spotted a Brain Tumor'
A British woman says an eye test saved her life, after her optician spotted a brain tumor during a routine examination.
Teaching Teens How to Understand Their Feelings is Key to Helping Them Grow and Mature
Focusing on fixing behavior will leave teens disconnected. ‘Reflective Parenting' teaches what's goes on in the teenage brain, says new book.
Singing or Playing Music Throughout Life is Linked with Better Brain Health While You Age
Musical instrument, particularly the piano, is linked to improved memory and the ability to solve complex tasks.
Popping a Daily Multivitamin Could Prevent Cognitive Decline as we Age, Shows Third Study
Researchers found that those who took a daily multivitamin improved their memory and slowed cognitive aging by two years.
Electrical Brain Stimulation Improves Mental Processes in Alzheimer's Patients
The innovative technology, known as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), could also be used as a treatment to improve cognition.
Large Study of 80,000 Migraine Sufferers Uncovers Commonalities That May Lead to Potential Treatment
Migraine sufferers have been offered fresh hope after research discovered potential new ways of treating the debilitating headaches.
Tai Chi Can Curb Parkinson's Disease Symptoms for Years and Lower Needed Drug Doses-Study
Any visitor to China will have undoubtedly seen old folks doing Tai Chi in the park, a popular activity to keep limber, espeically in winter.
Scientists Demonstrate Success of a Possible 'EpiPen' to Prevent Paralysis From Spinal Cord Injuries
University of Michigan scientists demonstrate success for possible EpiPen that uses nanoparticles to prevent paralysis after spinal cord injuries.
Older People Became Younger, With 'Meaningful' Mental And Physical Improvement Since 1990, Says Study
A University of Jyví¤skylí¤ study finds that, over the past three decades, older people have shown improved body and brain function.
Breakthrough For Spinal Cord Injuries and Dementia as Protein Builds 'Striking' Repairs
CPTX drug repairs damage to the brain and spinal cords in mice, offering hope for new therapies for Alzheimer's to epilepsy to paralysis.
New Study Says Infrared Lasers Destroy Harmful Plaques in Alzheimer's Brains
A new study from the Tokyo University of Science shows how infrared lasers can destroy harmful plaques that build up in Alzheimer's brains.
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