New study to explore therapeutic pill for treatment of concussion

The goal of finding a treatment for concussion may be one step closer due to a new study being launched by University of Miami researchers.

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Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables combined with regular exercise linked to better cognitive functioning

It’s tempting to dip into the leftover Halloween treats, but new research out of York University has found eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, combined with regular exercise, leads to better cognitive functioning for younger and older adults, and may delay the onset of dementia.

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Virtual reality plus treadmill training may help reduce falls linked to aging, Parkinson's disease

A combination of virtual reality and treadmill training may prove effective in preventing dangerous falls associated with aging, Parkinson’s disease, mild cognitive impairment or dementia, according to a new Tel Aviv University-Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center study published in The Lancet.

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Researchers explore interaction between two brain regions during formation of long-term memories

Our brain has a tough task every time we experience something new - it must be flexible to take in new information instantly, but also stable enough to store it for a long time.

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Personalised care for dementia sufferers

The company Noen AS runs courses for its helpers to enable them to establish close relationships with their dementia patients. The aim is to increase the patients’ quality of life. Researchers have developed an IT tool to help the company demonstrate that its approach is on the right lines.

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Noen AS runs courses to improve personalised care for dementia patients

Noen AS runs courses to improve personalised care for dementia patients:

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The company Noen AS runs courses for its helpers to enable them to establish close relationships with their dementia patients.

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Distinct structures of tau protein aggregates may help determine type of dementia, study shows

Distinct structures of tau protein aggregates may help determine type of dementia, study shows:

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The distinct structures of toxic protein aggregates that form in degenerating brains determine which type of dementia will occur, which regions of brain will be affected, and how quickly the disease will spread, according to a study from the Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute.

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