Month: June 2022

Different Profiles of Spatial Navigation Deficits In Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker-Positive Versus Biomarker-Negative Older Adults With Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment

BackgroundSpatial navigation impairment is a promising cognitive marker of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) that can reflect the underlying pathology.ObjectivesWe assessed spatial navigation performance in AD biomarker positive older adults with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (AD aMCI) vs. those AD biomarker negative (non-AD aMCI), and examined associations between navigation performance, MRI measures of brain atrophy, and cerebrospinal […]

Published on June 2, 2022

Noisy Schools Hinder Brainpower in Kids!

Imagine trying to concentrate on homework while a marching band parades right outside your window. Well, that’s what it’s like for kids attending schools with more traffic noise. A recent study found that the constant rumble of cars and honking horns can actually slow down their cognitive development, specifically their working memory and attention. It’s […]

Published on June 2, 2022

Caffeine-Infused Protection: Coffee may lower risk of kidney injury!

Just like a superhero swooping in to save the day, coffee has emerged as a potential guardian against the threat of acute kidney injury (AKI). A recent study observed that individuals who enjoy a daily cup of joe appear to be shielded from the risk of developing AKI when compared to non-coffee drinkers. It’s as […]

Published on June 2, 2022