Statins may not be used for protection against Parkinson’s disease Use of statins may speed up the onset of Parkinson’s disease symptoms in people who are susceptible to the disease, according to researchers. Statins may not be used for protection against Parkinson’s disease Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
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Single dual time-point PET scan identifies dual Alzheimer’s biomarkers Identifying Alzheimer’s disease before major symptoms arise is critical to preserving brain function and helping patients maintain quality of life. A new study demonstrates that a single dual time-point PET scan could identify important biomarkers of the disease. Single dual time-point PET scan identifies dual Alzheimer’s…
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Good nutrition, physical training and mental exercises can reverse physical frailty in the elderly Physical frailty is common among the elderly and is strongly associated with cognitive impairment, dementia and adverse health outcomes such as disability, hospitalisation, and mortality. A four-year study showed that a combination of nutritional, physical and cognitive interventions can reverse physical…
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What is mindfulness-based meditation and why should i try it? It seems like we are hearing more and more about mindfulness-based meditation and the role it plays in stress reduction. But what exactly is mindfulness-based meditation and why is the practice getting so much attention? What is mindfulness-based meditation and why should i try it? …
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19-year-olds as sedentary as 60-year-olds, study suggests Physical activity among children and teens is lower than previously thought, and, in another surprise finding, young adults after the age of 20 show the only increases in activity over the lifespan. 19-year-olds as sedentary as 60-year-olds, study suggests Source: Science Daily Healthy Aging
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Cognitive behavior therapy significantly reduced depression and anxiety in chronic pain patients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that focuses on psychological flexibility and behavior change, provided a significant reduction in self-reported depression and anxiety among patients participating in a pain rehabilitation program, new research has demonstrated. Cognitive behavior therapy significantly…
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More brain activity is not always better when it comes to memory, attention Potential new ways of understanding the cause of cognitive impairments, such as problems with memory and attention, in brain disorders including schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s are under the spotlight in a new research review. More brain activity is not always better when it…
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Surprising new link between inflammation and mental illness Up to 75 percent of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus — an incurable autoimmune disease commonly known as lupus — experience neuropsychiatric symptoms. But so far, our understanding of the mechanisms underlying lupus’ effects on the brain has remained murky. Surprising new link between inflammation and mental…
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African plant extract offers new hope for Alzheimer’s A plant extract used for centuries in traditional medicine in Nigeria could form the basis of a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have found. African plant extract offers new hope for Alzheimer’s Source: Science Daily Healthy Aging
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Predicting cognitive deficits in people with Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s disease is commonly thought of as a movement disorder, but after years of living with the disease, approximately 25 percent of patients also experience deficits in cognition that impair function. A newly developed research tool may help predict a patient’s risk for developing dementia and could…
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