Your Wallet Could Warn of Dementia Decade Early
TEHRAN (ANA)- Spending and login habits may signal early-stage dementia. Financial behavior shifts before legal intervention.
What Makes a Smell Bad?
TEHRAN (ANA)- What makes a smell “bad”? A new study uncovers how emotional associations with odors are wired in the brain, hinting at why some smells can trigger deep aversion — or, potentially, be reprogrammed.
Could Recharging Brain Cells Be the Key to Treating MS?
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers have uncovered new insights into why a key part of the brain breaks down in multiple sclerosis, potentially leading to worsening motor symptoms.
Your Baby’s Favorite Toy Could Hint at Their Future IQ
TEHRAN (ANA)- A study involving more than 1,000 twins suggests that the environment during very early life plays a more important role than previously believed.
Scientists Pinpoint Key Lifestyle Factor Linked to Cognitive Decline among Older Adults
TEHRAN (ANA)- A decade-long study of 32,000 older Europeans has found that smoking significantly speeds up cognitive decline, up to 85% faster compared to non-smokers.
Scientists: This Belief Is Key to Meaningful Life
TEHRAN (ANA)- University of Missouri researchers show that increasing hope may significantly improve mental health and strengthen resilience.
Japanese Lab in Final Phase Testing Parkinson’s Drug for Alzheimer’s Disease
TEHRAN (ANA)- A Japanese research institute announced Tuesday that the final phase of a clinical trial testing a Parkinson’s drug as a potential treatment for familial Alzheimer’s disease has been underway since May.
Your Brain Might Be Older Than You Think
TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists reveal that the brain’s apparent age may shape how health risks like high blood pressure affect thinking and memory, especially in people with signs of cerebrovascular disease.
Ketamine Plus Therapy Provides Long-Lasting Relief for Severe Depression
TEHRAN (ANA)- A first-of-its-kind clinical trial has shown that ketamine’s effectiveness in treating severe depression can be enhanced when combined with psychotherapy and supportive care settings.
Staying Positive Could Protect against Middle-Aged Memory Loss
TEHRAN (ANA)- New research tracking over 10,000 adults for 16 years suggests that people with higher psychological well-being may experience better memory in midlife.