Month: May 2022

How Magnetic Brain Zaps Boost Verbal Memory in Older Adults

Picture this: your brain is a garden, and verbal memory is a prize-winning rose. Now imagine that a special tool called high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) comes along to give that rose some extra love and attention. Well, that’s exactly what this study explored! In a group of healthy older adults, researchers used rTMS […]

Published on May 4, 2022

Connecting Childhood Trauma to Alzheimer’s Risk: A Systematic Review

Think of the brain as a filing cabinet, storing memories and experiences throughout life. Well, it turns out that some childhood experiences can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later on. This systematic review examined the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and the onset of Alzheimer’s in adulthood. By analyzing multiple studies, the researchers […]

Published on May 4, 2022