What Treatments are There for Traumatic Brain Injury?
There are different phases to treatment of traumatic brain injury, from the therapy received at the time of the injury on through to rehabilitation.
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What Does White Matter Say About the Aging Brain
One of the aging brain’s most important tissues is white matter, the nerve fibers that facilitate communication between different parts of the brain.
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Inflammation Off Switch Could Lead to Antiaging Treatment
Inflammatory responses are the body’s way of dealing with threats, but when inflammation becomes a constant, it is detrimental to health. But thanks to new research, scientists now believe they…
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What Is Neurogenesis And How Is It Related To Cognitive Decline?
Where once scientists believed the brain stopped making new cells at a young age, new research indicates that older people continue to generate new brain cells that can help slow cognitive decline.
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What Is Myelin and How Is It Connected to Cognitive Decline?
Myelin is the protective sheath that protects nerves and allows them to send signals quickly and efficiently. This insulation deteriorates with age, but scientists now believe they have isolated the gene that causes this to happen.
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Lower Brain Oxygen Levels May Lead to Higher Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study has connected lower levels of the oxygen in the brain with a higher risk of developing Alzehimer’s disease as people age.
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How Do Stem Cells Impact Rejuvenation of Brain Cells?
Stem cell research is showing promise in rejuvenating brain cells and tissue to help patients suffering from traumatic brain injury and neurodegenerative diseases.
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A Closer Look at the Brain’s Process for Taking Out the Trash
Your brain, much like the rest of your body, creates waste which needs to be cleared by your body’s disposal systems and excreted just like other types of waste. The…
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Severe Head Injury Increases Odds of Dementia 25 Years Later
A new study associates head injuries with increased risk for dementia, even 25 years after the initial injury. The study also found that dementia risk increased with the number of injuries.
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The Importance of Neuroplasticity As We Age
The finding that neuroplasticity continues as we age has led to development of tools and techniques for medical professionals to promote plasticity in patients and habits everyone can put into practice to promote cognitive health.
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