By setting the “baseline” level for activity in neural networks, the NMDAR helps maintain stable brain function amidst ...

How does the brain’s memory function change as we grow older? What recent discoveries are helping us understand these changes ...

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have made a fundamental discovery: the NMDA receptor (NMDAR)—long studied primarily for ...

Unexplained fluctuations in cholesterol levels have been linked to dementia and cognitive decline in a recent study.

Research from the College of Medicine provides promising insights into delaying the progression of Alzheimer’s disease for ...

University of Washington-led research, published in 2023, discovered microglia in the brains of people with Alzheimer's ...

We know there are links between young people overusing devices and a decline in cognitive abilities, as well as problems with ...

Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and the ability to perform everyday tasks. As it progresses, it can ...

The good news is research has shown that people can make changes throughout adulthood that can help prevent or delay cognitive decline and even reduce their risk of dementia. These include quitting ...

Significant year-to-year fluctuations in cholesterol levels without changes in medication may indicate that older adults have a higher risk for cognitive decline or dementia, according to preliminary ...