Brain Aging & Neuroplasticity

October 1, 2026
Brain Aging & Neuroplasticity

Understanding the New Single-Cell Maps of Brain Aging After 60

On September 23, 2026, researchers released massive single-cell brain maps revealing a major biological shift around age 60 driven by glial and immune cells.

Lexo artikullin
September 30, 2026
Brain Aging & Neuroplasticity

Functional Brain Adaptations Linked to Prescription Exergame in Early Dementia

A 12-week exploratory trial suggests the Brain-IT exergame is associated with functional brain changes in adults with mild neurocognitive disorder.

Lexo artikullin
September 29, 2026
Brain Aging & Neuroplasticity

Rapid Cellular Aging in Middle Age Tied to Higher Risk of Daily Memory Slips Ten Years Later

A study of 232 adults associates faster midlife biological aging with an 18% higher likelihood of prospective memory lapses a decade later. Read the findings.

Lexo artikullin
September 28, 2026
Brain Aging & Neuroplasticity

Chronic Stress, Social Support, and Cognitive Aging: What New Research Shows

A recent observational study found that social support is linked to slower attention decline but does not offset the separate effects of chronic stress.

Lexo artikullin
September 27, 2026
Brain Aging & Neuroplasticity

Brain Structure Changes Detected Years Before Alzheimer’s Plaques

A recent longitudinal study shows that differences in cortical thickness may appear at least seven years before individuals cross an amyloid PET scan threshold.

Lexo artikullin
September 27, 2026
Brain Aging & Neuroplasticity

What a Menopause Blood-Protein Signature Means for Brain Aging

A 2026 Nature Medicine study identified a menopause-associated blood-protein signature linked to biological aging, cognitive change and Alzheimer's disease risk.

Lexo artikullin
September 25, 2026
Brain Aging & Neuroplasticity

The Prefrontal Cortex and Cognitive Aging: A New Cellular Atlas

A new cellular atlas of the prefrontal cortex reveals that brain aging involves active molecular remodeling after 60, rather than a uniform loss of neurons.

Lexo artikullin
September 24, 2026
Brain Aging & Neuroplasticity

Does Using Your Non-Dominant Hand Improve Memory? What the Evidence Shows

A 2026 Epoch Times report clarifies that non-dominant-hand practice does not reverse dementia. Learn what brain imaging research actually shows for older adults.

Lexo artikullin
September 23, 2026
Brain Aging & Neuroplasticity

A Systemic View of Alzheimer's Disease: Beyond the Brain

Imperial College London researchers propose a systemic, whole-body model of Alzheimer's disease. Read what this early hypothesis means for cognitive health.

Lexo artikullin
September 23, 2026
Brain Aging & Neuroplasticity

Mitochondrial Performance and Neural Plasticity: Examining the Latest Mouse Data

A new mouse study suggests that mitochondrial performance at specific synapses may influence cognitive flexibility. Learn why these findings require caution.

Lexo artikullin
September 22, 2026
Brain Aging & Neuroplasticity

Drexel Study Links Microtubule Dynamics to Two-Phase Progression of Dementia

A Drexel-led study proposes that tau-associated dementia involves two phases of microtubule disruption. Learn how this lab research impacts cognitive science.

Lexo artikullin
September 20, 2026
Brain Aging & Neuroplasticity

Does Hearing Treatment Alter Brain Health Biomarkers? A 2026 ACHIEVE Study Analysis

A 2026 secondary analysis of the ACHIEVE trial found that comprehensive hearing intervention may slow the rise of a blood biomarker linked to neuroinflammation.

Lexo artikullin
September 19, 2026
Brain Aging & Neuroplasticity

What Does Physical Fitness Actually Do for the Aging Brain?

A 2026 study links physical fitness to healthier brain structure in adults over 60, supporting long-term brain maintenance rather than immediate memory benefits.

Lexo artikullin
September 19, 2026
Brain Aging & Neuroplasticity

Merkin Prize Coverage Highlights Lifelong Brain Plasticity and New Evidence From BrainHQ Trials

Recent Merkin Prize coverage highlights Michael Merzenich's neuroplasticity research and examines new clinical data from BrainHQ cognitive training trials.

Lexo artikullin
September 18, 2026
Brain Aging & Neuroplasticity

Microproteins and Brain Aging: Mapping a New Molecular Landscape

A Nature Aging study by the Salk Institute maps thousands of overlooked microproteins in the human brain. Learn what these findings mean for cognitive health.

Lexo artikullin
September 16, 2026
Brain Aging & Neuroplasticity

Functional Brain Age Tracking and the New Brain Years Model

Read how the Brain Years model measures functional brain aging. Learn why researchers caution against using preliminary biomarker scores as clinical advice.

Lexo artikullin
September 16, 2026
Brain Aging & Neuroplasticity

How Resistance Exercise Releases Signaling Proteins to Shield Vital Memory Centers in the Brain

An objective look at how resistance training influences aging brains. We evaluate short-term BDNF research, hippocampal volume preservation, and physical mobility.

Lexo artikullin
September 14, 2026
Brain Aging & Neuroplasticity

Blood-Brain Barrier and APOE4: How Vascular Health Influences Brain Aging

A new Nature Aging study links the APOE4 gene to blood-brain barrier dysfunction via fibronectin. Learn why managing vascular health protects cognitive aging.

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