Tag - Brain Aging

Five Distinct Patterns of Brain Aging Uncovered by 50,000 Scans

Some parts of the brain tend to atrophy and deform in concert with other regions. Credit: Zephyr/SPLA comprehensive analysis of nearly 50,000 brain scans has identified five unique patterns of brain atrophy linked to aging and neurodegenerative diseases. The study also connected these patterns to lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol consumption, as...

Study Indicates Poverty Speeds Up Brain Aging

Credit: IdeogramResearchers have identified a correlation between lower household income and accelerated degradation of the white matter in the brain. While the levels of this white matter naturally decrease as individuals age, residing in poverty appears to hasten this decline.The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Lausanne and the University of Geneva...