Lots of apps claim to improve brain health. Do any work?
Brain Training Mobile Apps Ranked in a Leading Journal
New Research Shows How to Change Trajectory of Cognitive Decline
A ground-breaking study gives those with elevated Alzheimer’s risk a new path for changing the trajectory of their brain health. The researchers reported a significant improvement in global cognition from a coached intervention, which used the BrainHQ brain training app from Posit Science.
Online Brain Fitness Tracker Validated for Aging Independently
A new study shows that a novel online assessment provides a valid scientific measure of the cognitive abilities of older adults related to maintaining independent living. The self-administered, online assessment can be completed in four minutes — with large implications for monitoring and improving aging.
Online 3-Minute Test Provides Insight on Brain Chemistry and Alzheimer’s
For the first time, a study shows an online assessment can provide a scientific measure of acetylcholine—a key brain chemical, which declines progressively with cognitive aging and even more quickly with Alzheimer’s disease. The assessment can be self-administered and completed in about three minutes—with big implications for cognitive aging and dementia.
Breakthrough Long COVID Study: Large Recovery in Symptoms and Return to Work
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have identified what is believed to be the first intervention found in a randomized controlled trial to show large and very large improvements in multiple symptoms associated with Long COVID.
Is the MIND diet really best for preventing dementia?
A new study recently put this popular eating plan to the test — and the results were surprising. Here’s what you need to know.
How a new FDA-approved drug can — and can’t — help people with Alzheimer’s
Here’s what you need to know about Leqembi, the latest treatment on the market.