Month: August 2022

Unraveling the Secrets of White Matter Hyperintensities in Aging Brains

Imagine exploring a vast forest, where each area has its own unique ecosystem. In the aging brain, periventricular white matter hyperintensities (PWMHs) and deep white matter hyperintensities (DWMHs) are like two different ecosystems, each with its own distinct mechanisms. PWMHs appear to be primarily caused by damage to veins due to dysfunction in the glymphatic […]

Published on August 10, 2022

Unlocking the Mind’s Backup Battery to Fight Alzheimer’s

Imagine your brain as a car battery, powering your cognitive abilities. In a fascinating study, scientists explored the concept of ‘cognitive reserve’—your brain’s backup power source. They wanted to see how this reserve affects the progression of amnestic mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer’s disease. To investigate, they analyzed cognitive tests and brain scans […]

Published on August 10, 2022