Month: May 2022

Exercise for Osteoarthritis: A Literature Review of Pathology and Mechanism

Imagine a garden where the plants thrive when sprinkled with just the right amount of water. Similarly, exercise can work wonders for osteoarthritis (OA) by unraveling its secrets and calming its effects. With OA on the rise globally, it has become a concerning joint disease primarily affecting seniors. While current treatment options include surgery and […]

Published on May 3, 2022

Machine Learning Reveals Brain Substrates of Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s

Imagine your brain as a complex network of highways and byways. Now, imagine that some of those routes start to deteriorate, causing cognitive decline. That’s what happens in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). But how can we pinpoint the specific areas of the brain that are affected? Well, scientists have turned to […]

Published on May 3, 2022

Unraveling the Neural Mystery Behind Age-Related Slowing

Imagine trying to respond quickly to a threat like a falling object, but your reaction time seems slower and slower as you get older. That’s what researchers wanted to understand in a recent study. They tested both younger and older adults on a simple visual reaction task to uncover the reasons behind age-related slowing. By […]

Published on May 3, 2022