Brain News

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.