BackgroundEarly identification of Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment can help guide direct prevention and supportive treatments, improve outcomes, and reduce medical costs. Existing advanced diagnostic tools are mostly based on neuroimaging and suffer from certain problems in cost, reliability, repeatability, accessibility, ease of use, and clinical integration. To address these problems, we developed, evaluated, […]
Published on August 26, 2022
Scientists have discovered a bustling hub in the brain that orchestrates efforts to aid others. Just like a centralized command center in a city, this brain region is responsible for coordinating and motivating us to engage in effortful acts of kindness. By meticulously mapping the neural pathways involved in helping behavior, researchers have uncovered important […]
Published on August 26, 2022
Like a sturdy moat protecting a castle, a good night’s sleep fends off the threat of heart disease and stroke. A recent study found that the majority of people struggle to achieve restful slumber, leaving them vulnerable to the risks of cardiovascular conditions. This groundbreaking research revealed that those who did not sleep well were […]
Published on August 26, 2022