Exercise can protect aging brains against dementia

"Exercise is cheap, accessible, and has no side effects. It should be considered a first-line measure to preserve brain health."

Norwegian University of Science and Technology • futurity
May 15, 2025 ~5 min

Does sleep apnea pave way for cognitive decline?

"Our study found that low oxygen levels from obstructive sleep apnea may be linked to cognitive decline..."

Tom Vasich-UC Irvine • futurity
May 13, 2025 ~7 min


Phthalate exposure in pregnancy can affect brain development

Emory University • futurity
May 6, 2025 ~5 min

How alcohol abuse damages decision-making brain circuits

Months after withdrawal, brain activity during decision-making remained impaired in rats, according to new research.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
April 28, 2025 ~6 min

Poor sleep quality could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s

Poor sleep quality is linked to a brain region vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds.

Yale • futurity
April 25, 2025 ~6 min

Can 1 psychedelic dose boost flexible learning?

One dose of a psychedelic compound helped mice think more flexibly and do better in behavioral tests even weeks after drug administration.

U. Michigan • futurity
April 24, 2025 ~6 min

Can immune cell ‘couriers’ deliver Alzheimer’s therapy?

Engineered microglia show promise for treating Alzheimer's and other brain diseases, according to new research.

UC Irvine • futurity
April 22, 2025 ~7 min

How does electrical brain stimulation ease post-stroke symptoms?

"This is a step forward into understanding exactly how this treatment has been able to help people..."

Daryl Lovell-Syracuse • futurity
April 7, 2025 ~5 min


New neurons may repair damage from Huntington’s disease

New findings show that stimulating natural brain processes may help repair damaged neural networks in Huntington's and other diseases.

U. Rochester-URMC • futurity
April 7, 2025 ~7 min

Mice mistakes reveal surprises about learning

For the first time, researchers have used brain activity to determine why mice make mistakes.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
March 31, 2025 ~6 min

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