Why the Brain’s GPS Fails With Age, and How Some People are More Immune
When it comes to memories, “where” has a special meaning. Where did I put my keys? Where did I eat last night? Where did I meet this friend for the read more
A Purposeful Life can Protect the Brain from Dementia
Research on so-called Blue Zones—regions of the world where people tend to live longer—shows that having a sense of purpose in life can contribute to read more
Simple Therapies are Often More Effective than Medication in Relieving Knee osteoarthritis
Knee braces, water therapy, and exercise are the most promising non-drug therapies for treating knee osteoarthritis, according to a new meta-analysis read more
Scientists Repair Stroke Damage With Stem Cells
Stem cell transplants can reverse stroke damage, according to researchers at the University of Zurich. The positive effects include the regeneration read more
Daily Eye Drops Could Make Reading Glasses Unnecessary
With age, everyone develops presbyopia—a difficulty seeing close objects and text clearly—and often has to resort to reading glasses. However, the read more
Scientists May Have Found a Way to Strengthen Bones for Life
There is a high demand for safe and long-acting drugs to treat bone loss, medically known as osteoporosis. In Germany, around six million read more
