A crucial link between the brain’s cleaning system and deterioration of neurons associated with Alzheimer’s disease has been discovered by University of Queensland researchers. Professor Elizabeth Coulson, from UQ’s School of Biomedical Sciences and Queensland Brain Institute, said the research has revealed a direct link between early brain degeneration and impaired waste clearance in the […]
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Playing a single 18-hole round of golf or completing 6 km of either Nordic walking or regular walking may significantly improve immediate cognitive function in older individuals, according to a recent study published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. An international team of researchers from the University of Eastern Finland, the University of Edinburgh […]
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Today, ASICS reveals exercise can significantly improve cognitive function and advance mental performance. From boosting short-term memory to increasing concentration levels, exercise enhances brain power and could be the solution to helping us pass exams or excel at work. In a unique experiment, ASICS invited competitive gamers from around the world, specialising in mind games […]
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While common head injuries seen in UK hospitals include minor concussions, lacerations and bruises, severe head injuries can be life-changing – suffering a brain injury could have significant long-term effects on your physical and mental health, as well as the way you socialise and interact with others. Considering the far-reaching potential consequences of sustaining an […]
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On Thursday 17 January five young doctors, including Dr Peter Jenkins, will compete for the coveted title of Wesleyan RSM Trainee of the Year. RSM Clinical Neurosciences Section Presentation title: Dopaminergic abnormalities following traumatic brain injury: A targeted approach to treating cognitive impairments. Route into neurology Dr Peter Jenkins studied medicine as a postgraduate at […]
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Consuming too many soya products like tofu might increase the risk for memory loss, according to some studies. One study published in April 2000 in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that Japanese men living in Hawaii who ate the most tofu during their mid-40s to mid-60s were more likely to have […]