Month: October 2022

Functional connectivity predicts cognition and motor progression in Parkinson’s

Imagine your brain as a bustling city with different neighborhoods and highways connecting them. In Parkinson’s disease, the roads that support spatial cognition start to crumble, leaving residents confused and disoriented. But how does this affect other cognitive abilities and motor skills? A recent study used functional MRI to explore the abnormal connections in the […]

Published on October 10, 2022

Traditional Chinese Exercise Relieves Chronic Low Back Pain in Middle-Aged and Elderly Patients

Like a soothing massage for your achy back, traditional Chinese exercise (TCE) has been found to be effective in reducing chronic low back pain (CLBP) in middle-aged and elderly patients. A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examined the clinical efficacy of TCE in treating CLBP and explored the underlying neural mechanisms. By analyzing […]

Published on October 10, 2022

Unlocking Cognitive Potential in Older Adults through Brain Stimulation and Training

Aging is like a garden of diverse flowers, with some bright and blooming while others face the challenge of wilting. To help counteract cognitive decline in aging individuals, scientists have been exploring the combination of brain stimulation and cognitive training. They recently conducted a preliminary study to examine the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation […]

Published on October 10, 2022