Imagine monitoring a machine’s performance over time. You can’t just check it once and assume everything is running smoothly. Instead, you need to evaluate it multiple times throughout the day, several days in a row, and periodically throughout the year. The same goes for studying cognitive aging and detecting early signs of neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers […]
Published on September 26, 2022
Just like a dam blocking a river can cause flooding downstream, ischemia in the brain can trigger the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Ischemia occurs when blood flow is restricted, leading to tissue damage and inflammation. In the case of Alzheimer’s, this restricted blood flow results in the accumulation of beta-amyloid and phosphorylated tau proteins, […]
Published on September 26, 2022
Imagine your brain is a city, and after a stroke, some buildings in the city are damaged. Restoring blood circulation is like repairing the roads to prevent further damage. But what about rebuilding the buildings? That’s where transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) comes in! TMS is like having skilled architects and construction workers who can assess […]
Published on September 26, 2022