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Using war metaphors in reference to Alzheimer's disease should be replaced with messages of resilience against a complex, age-associated condition that may not be fully defeatable, according to a team of researchers.

A diet rich in antioxidants and carotenoids is linked with better outcomes for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Analysis of mind-wandering studies offers new perspective on mental disorders.

New tool detects Alzheimer's protein, may help identify brain changes, assess treatment effects.

Merck scientists have reported the discovery of verubecestat, a structurally unique, orally bioavailable small molecule that has been shown to target the most visible sign of the disease in the brain.

MRI data reveals structural asymmetries that vary among individuals and are greater among those who develop dementia.

Intervention can be used in gyms, rehabilitation centers and nursing homes, researchers say.

"Organisms pay attention to what other members of their species are doing," says Cori Bargmann, a neuroscientist at Rockefeller University. "It's a very robust phenomenon that you see from humans on Twitter to bacteria, and everything in between.

The International and American Associations for Dental Research have published a a new study describing the development of a guided self-help cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) resource for the management of children's dental anxiety.

Research led by the University of Kent shows stimulation of the brain impacts on endurance exercise performance by decreasing perception of effort.