Cognitive impairment

Read about a study showing that targeting clusters of toxic forms of the tau protein in the brains of mice improves symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Both memory lapses and the risk of Alzheimer's increase with age.

Mass spectrometry reveals inhibitory mechanism of isothiocyanate sulforaphane on amyloid beta 1-40 peptide (Aβ) aggregation, identifies binding sites.

Explore the complexities of navigating mobility changes in dementia care. Learn about the impact of cognitive impairments and muscle coordination issues on walking, and discover strategies for creating a safe environment and using mobility aids to enhance independence and safety.

What is mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and how can it be addressed? Get the answers here.

Have humans gotten brighter or duller over the years? The answer is not entirely clear.

Posted by Brittany Stepniak – Thursday, August 30th, 2012 A recent study published in Nature Neuroscience proves that people can learn new associations while they sleep and retain what they learned long after waking up. This sounds like a dream come true for college and graduate students… and even new parents with busy

In April of 2018, scientists at the Gladstone Institutes in California completely erased Alzheimer’s disease damage in human cells by changing the structure of one protein.

Millions of older adults likely have minor memory issues that can later become dementia. But only a fraction of them are diagnosed early enough for new treatments to stand a chance.