brain aging

Nasal Spray May Help Rewind Brain Aging and Restore Memory Function

Nasal Spray May Help Rewind Brain Aging and Restore Memory Function

What if protecting your memory in later life could one day be as simple as using a nasal spray? Scientists are beginning to investigate that possibility after a new study revealed a promising treatment that appears to reduce brain inflammation, revive sluggish brain cells, and improve memory in aging animals. As you grow older, your…

Scientists Discovered Why Some Brain Cells Survive Alzheimer’s While Others Don’t
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Scientists Discovered Why Some Brain Cells Survive Alzheimer’s While Others Don’t

Alzheimer’s disease does not destroy all brain cells equally. Some neurons accumulate toxic tau proteins and die. Others, sitting in the same brain, exposed to the same disease environment, survive. Scientists have long known this pattern exists, but could not explain why. A new study from UCLA Health and UC San Francisco has now answered…

New Research Reveals the Exact Way Exercise Shields Your Brain From Alzheimer’s Disease
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New Research Reveals the Exact Way Exercise Shields Your Brain From Alzheimer’s Disease

For years, doctors have told patients that exercise is good for the brain. Most people accepted that advice without knowing exactly why it was true. A new study published in the journal Cell has now answered that question at a biological level, and the findings are striking. Researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a…

Science Proves 40 Minutes of Walking Rewires Your Brain for Better Focus and Memory
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Science Proves 40 Minutes of Walking Rewires Your Brain for Better Focus and Memory

You do not need a gym membership, a personal trainer, or a complicated fitness plan to protect your brain from aging. You need a pair of walking shoes and 40 minutes, three times a week. A landmark study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience found that older adults who walked at a moderate pace for…

The Brain’s Hidden Pulse: How It Could Help Detect Alzheimer’s Earlier
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The Brain’s Hidden Pulse: How It Could Help Detect Alzheimer’s Earlier

Imagine if every heartbeat could tell a story about your brain’s future. Researchers at the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have found a way to visualize something we’ve never seen before, the brain’s hidden pulse. This subtle rhythm, echoing with each heartbeat,…

Dietary Restriction Slows Brain Aging and Boosts Your Lifespan: How Does It Work?
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Dietary Restriction Slows Brain Aging and Boosts Your Lifespan: How Does It Work?

Restricting calories, known as dietary restriction, is widely recognized for its ability to improve health and extend lifespan. However, its impact on brain aging has been a mystery, until recently. A new study reveals that the effects of diet go beyond the digestive system and metabolism—they extend to brain health as well. Researchers have identified…