NeuropsychologyNov 2, 2026
Some brains have Alzheimer’s signs but stay sharp—study sheds light on why
Scientists found "youthful" brain cells that may help some people resist Alzheimer's symptoms.
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NeuropsychologyNov 1, 2026
The Links Between Napping And Dementia May Go Further Than We Realized
(PIKSEL/iStockphoto/Getty Images) Dozing off in your armchair in the middle of the afternoon is one of life's simple pleasures. But depending on how often you find yourself doing it, those daytime ...
NeuropsychologyNov 1, 2026
Why some brains can resist Alzheimer’s
Some people remain mentally sharp despite having brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists studying donated human brains have found that immature nerve cells may hold clues to this ...
NeuropsychologyNov 1, 2026
Can bottled water cause dementia? Decoding the research on plastic particles: '240,000 per liter' and 'one crayon's worth in the brain' | Notable Research Updates [November 1 ...
To summarize the conclusion first, here are the five key points:✅️ The 'one crayon's worth in the brain' comes from a study on post-mortem brains, while the '240,000 per liter' comes from a study on ...
NeuropsychologyOct 31, 2026
Birdwatching may help keep the ageing brain active, new research suggests
Birdwatching, often seen as a peaceful outdoor hobby, may offer more than relaxation. New research suggests that observing and identifying different bird species could engage important areas of the ...
NeuropsychologyOct 31, 2026
Scientists discover a surprising brain benefit of eating peanuts every day
A surprising new study suggests that eating peanuts every day could help support brain health and memory in older adults. Researchers found that consuming about two servings of unsalted, skin-roasted ...
NeuropsychologyOct 31, 2026
Giving Teens A Launching Point Into Neuroscience Research
Most teens never do real neuroscience research before college. ThinkNeuro gives high school students a launching point, from team projects to conferences.
NeuropsychologyOct 31, 2026
Patrick Stewart’s Death Shows Dementia Is More Than Memory Loss
A neurologist explores the next frontier in understanding Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer’s, from early warning signs to new tests for the disease.
NeuropsychologyOct 31, 2026
A simple blood test could reveal Alzheimer’s risk 10 years before symptoms
A major international study found that a simple blood test could help predict Alzheimer’s-related cognitive decline years before symptoms appear, with the highest-risk individuals facing a 38% chance of impairment within…
NeuropsychologyOct 30, 2026
How Your Brain Saves Nostalgia From Scandals
Can you separate the art from the artist? A new study shows our brains do it automatically: when a beloved creator falls from grace, memory performs "moral surgery," downgrading the person while protecting nostalgic…
NeuropsychologyOct 30, 2026
Dietary Lecithin Linked to Lower Cognitive Impairment
Can everyday dietary lecithin defend against memory loss? A study of 1,917 older adults combining MoCA assessments with targeted lipidomics reveals that lecithin and polyunsaturated phosphatidylcholine are linked to…
NeuropsychologyOct 30, 2026
How to Map Brain Circuits Without Touching a Single Neuron
How can scientists determine cause and effect when experiments are impossible? A new framework published in The Innovation uses delay embedding entropy to infer intervention-level causality directly from observational…
NeuropsychologyOct 30, 2026
Overlooked Blood Cell May Tracks Parkinson’s Brain Changes
Can blood platelets track Parkinson’s disease progression? Research from the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) demonstrates that platelets reflect neurodegenerative shifts—from mitochondrial breakdown to…
NeuropsychologyOct 30, 2026
Taxi drivers rarely die of Alzheimer’s – how complex mental maps and spatial reasoning protect your brain
Hatim Sharif, The University of Texas at San Antonio Taxi and ambulance drivers are less likely than workers in ...
NeuropsychologyOct 30, 2026
Canadian researchers still learning about dementia and brain health
Learning about dementia and how to keep our brains healthy as we age is a never-ending task for Canadian researchers.
NeuropsychologyOct 30, 2026
Stroke, dementia and late-life depression share 17 risk factors you can change, and high blood pressure weighs the most
Stroke, dementia, and late-life depression are among the conditions most feared by aging populations. But these disorders are more closely connected than many people realize. “If you develop one of ...
NeuropsychologyOct 30, 2026
Aspen Neuroscience (ASPE) raises $140.6 million in Nasdaq IPO at $15
Aspen Neuroscience priced at $15 a share, raising about $140.6 million for its cell therapy work in Parkinson's disease. Leerink, Piper Sandler, Stifel, UBS and Oppenheimer ran the book, and ...
NeuropsychologyOct 30, 2026
What is Lewy body dementia? The brain condition Patrick Stewart was diagnosed with
Patrick Stewart had Alzheimer’s and Lewy body dementia. A neurologist explains its symptoms, causes and warning signs.
NeuropsychologyOct 30, 2026
80-Year-Old Dementia Expert Shares 5 Habits He Uses to Keep His Brain Healthy
Dementia researcher Ron Petersen, 80, shares the lifestyle habits he credits with protecting cognitive health—exercise, heart-healthy eating, quality sleep, and social connection—and explains why ...
NeuropsychologyOct 30, 2026
5 Early Signs of Dementia That Can Appear Before Memory Loss, According to Experts: Personality Changes, More
Experts reveal five early dementia warning signs that may appear before memory loss, including personality changes, sleep disturbances, and more.
NeuropsychologyOct 30, 2026
AbbVie revenue rises on strength in immunology, neuroscience
The pharmaceutical company boosted its profit outlook for the year, and raised its quarterly dividend as both third-quarter results and full-year guidance came in above expectations.
NeuropsychologyOct 30, 2026
What is Lewy body dementia? Sir Patrick Stewart's secret health battle explained
The actor's spokesperson said: "He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter, and the kind of profound emotion that only he could ...
NeuropsychologyOct 30, 2026
7 Dementia Signs Families Mistake for Normal Forgetfulness
Most families don’t notice dementia arriving. It rarely announces itself with obvious warnings. Instead, it slides in quietly, wearing the disguise of ordinary aging, and the people closest to someone ...
NeuropsychologyOct 30, 2026
'Star Trek' Actor Patrick Stewart Lived With Lewy Body Dementia. What Is It?
Here's what to know about the condition, what causes it, its symptoms and how it's diagnosed.
NeuropsychologyOct 30, 2026
Understanding Lewy Body Dementia: Early Signs, Causes and Diagnosis
Learn causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of Lewy body dementia to recognize early changes and plan appropriate care.
NeuropsychologyOct 29, 2026
Premature Birth Alters Cerebellar Wiring
Why do premature infants face motor and language delays even without brain injuries? A landmark Science study led by Children's National reveals that developing outside the womb rewires the molecular programs of…
NeuropsychologyOct 29, 2026
New Transporter Bypasses Blood-Brain Barrier to Deliver Creatine
How can drugs bypass the brain's tightest security checkpoint? Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland discovered that hijacking the sodium-dependent multivitamin transporter (SMVT) allows creatine derivatives…
NeuropsychologyOct 29, 2026
Living Near Industrial Water Polluters Linked to Higher Risk of PSP
Can industrial water runoff trigger atypical parkinsonism? A 25-year study of 500,000 adults published in Neurology shows that living near facilities emitting pesticides, heavy metals, and organic pollutants is linked to…
NeuropsychologyOct 29, 2026
An Era Where AI Becomes a Scientist? A Surprising Case Where About 2,000 AIs Analyzed Brain Research Data in Just 32 Minutes
What would you think if an AI could analyze research data that would take a scientist months to investigate in just 32 minutes?“Isn't that a bit of an exaggeration?”However, on October 21, 2026, ...
NeuropsychologyOct 29, 2026
Can a Mini-Stroke Warn of Dementia Years Later?
A Canadian study found dementia risk was about 75% higher in the first year after a transient ischemic attack and remained elevated during long-term follow-up.