Strolling around a VR city motivates seniors to socialize and exercise in the real world, study shows
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 09, 2024
Older adults who used a VR program walking around a cityscape were more willing to socialize in the real world, a new study found.
Best brain treatments, when invasive, still subject to concerning wear and tear, researchers say
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 19, 2023
Brain implants have been vital treatment options for seniors with late-stage neurological disorders, but can still damage brain tissue.
Non-invasive brain tech joining drug solutions among emerging Alzheimer’s treatments
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 07, 2023
Memory functions of people living with Alzheimer’s disease can significantly improve from twice-daily, long-term use of brain stimulation, new research shows.
Novel deep-brain ‘superfiber’ could mean better Alzheimer’s imaging, diagnoses
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 04, 2023
A novel “superfiber” could provide imaging of brain tissues in a less invasive way than conventional methods, researchers say.
Promising device concept screens for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s using electric, not chemical, biomarkers
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 17, 2023
A new portable device could test for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s from within nursing homes or other senior homes, researchers have revealed.
Tech promoted for quick, wireless data-gathering on cognitive decline
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 15, 2023
A company that produces what it calls “rapid, reliable cognitive health tech” says it has new data to back its diagnostic tool.
Too many false-positives throw accuracy of new Alzheimer’s blood test screener into doubt
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 30, 2023
A blood-test screener for Alzheimer’s that recently was released on the market may produce too many false positives, a new report warns.
Next-gen Alzheimer’s diagnostic lets patients ‘check their brain’ from anywhere
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 27, 2023
A new screening platform for brain disease has expanded accessibility and includes a three minute cognitive assessment.
New access to less costly, specialized dementia CT scan diagnostics found
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 24, 2023
A new technique uses AI and CT scans to help diagnose brain disorders, including dementia, according to a study of more than 1,000 seniors.
Light therapy technique could turn brain into a ‘washing machine’ to clean out Alzheimer’s molecules
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 02, 2023
New research on light therapy and sleep cycles suggests it could aid in this process and help treat disorders like Alzheimer’s disease.