Mind & BrainApril 1, 2015
Prionlike Disease Processes May Underlie Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
A chain reaction of toxic proteins may help explain major neurodegenerative diseases—and could suggest new treatment options
Alzheimer's Disease
Mind & BrainApril 1, 2015
Test for Alzheimer's Risk Shows Promise
An eye-tracking test may serve as a screen for predicting Alzheimer's
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The SciencesApril 1, 2015
The Oldest Old Are Astonishingly Healthy
People in their late 90s or older are often fitter than those 20 years younger. Traditional views of aging may need rethinking
HealthApril 1, 2015
In Brief: Drug Approaches Under Study for Alzheimer's
New drugs for Alzheimer's lag, but not for lack of trying
HealthFebruary 27, 2015
Alzheimer’s Diagnostic Tests Inch Forward, but Treatments Are Still Lacking
Researchers are trying to develop ways to more quickly and accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s, which might lead to better treatments and understanding in the future
Mind & BrainFebruary 12, 2015
Catching Alzheimer’s before Memory Slips
Can a five-minute eye-tracking test warn of disease to come?
HealthFebruary 1, 2015
Eye-Tracking Test Enters into the Running for an Alzheimer’s Screen
The evaluation is one of several prognostic tests undergoing studies
Mind & BrainJanuary 1, 2015
Coffee and Tea May Protect the Brain
Daily drinkers have lower rates of depression and cognitive decline
EnvironmentDecember 17, 2014
How Congress Snuck Changes to U.S. Environmental Policy into the New Budget Bill
The $1-trillion bill keeps agencies from acting on clean air and water and energy
TechnologyDecember 16, 2014
Google's Top Searches of 2014
Americans looked to Google for information on Ebola, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and the actor Robin Williams’s suicide this year—all of which ranked among the hottest search terms of 2014.
Mind & BrainNovember 21, 2014
Introducing The Psychology Podcast with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman
It’s my great pleasure to introduce The Psychology Podcast with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, where we give you insights into the mind, brain, behavior and creativity.
HealthNovember 21, 2014
Battle of the `Staches Raises Money for Men's Health
People who donate money or fundraise for a cause are often silent heroes. However, unlike many fundraising efforts, it's readily apparent who's participating in one that's currently taking the nation by its facial hair.