Imagine being able to train your brain while playing a video game, helping to prevent cognitive decline as you age. A pilot randomized controlled trial called ‘Brain-IT’ explored the feasibility, usability, and acceptance of an exergame-based training concept for older adults with mild neurocognitive disorder (mNCD). This innovative approach combines motor-cognitive training with heart rate […]
Published on September 21, 2023
Imagine your brain is a high-speed information highway with various pathways connecting different regions. In a fascinating South Korean study called SUPERBRAIN, scientists explored the impact of a 24-week lifestyle intervention on the ‘roads’ of the brain – specifically, the white matter. Participants aged 60-79 years underwent MRI scans before and after the intervention to […]
Published on September 20, 2023
Imagine a mysterious theme park where each ride has its own unique entrance. Some people go straight to the roller coaster, while others head to the Ferris wheel. Similarly, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is like a complex puzzle with different patterns and paths. In this study, scientists investigated a specific type of programmed cell death called […]
Published on September 20, 2023