New research shows positive experiences may boost the brain’s energy transformation, possibly building resilience against brain disorders in later life.
People with a history of cognitively stimulating occupations during their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s had a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia after age 70.
Columbia neuroscientists have identified a genetic mutation that fends off Alzheimer's in people at high risk and could lead to a new way to protect people from the disease.
In a nationally representative study of cognitive impairment prevalence, Columbia researchers found almost 10% of older adults have dementia and 22% have mild cognitive impairment.
Twenty years ago, Columbia scientists created a way to make neurons in a dish, a discovery that has led to clinical trials of an experimental drug that may slow the progression of ALS.
Using EEG to identify covert consciousness in unresponsive brain-injured patients could help predict which ones may recover, find researchers at Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian.
Research from Scott Small's lab at Columbia University suggests a different approach to tackling the disease, and a new startup company is now trying to turn that approach into treatments.
A gene called FMNL2 may explain why people with hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, or obesity have a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a stroke that usually lasts under five minutes and resolves on its own, but just because the symptoms disappear, does not mean a TIA should be ignored.
A new initiative led by Columbia University and the n-Lorem Foundation will develop personalized therapies for individuals with "nano-rare" genetic forms of ALS and treat them for free, for life.
Parkinson’s patients and their families are increasingly turning to genetic testing to learn more about their disease or risk of passing it on. But testing is complex, and counseling is advised.
COVID patients who remain unresponsive after receiving respiratory support may require long time periods to regain consciousness; delays are related to blood oxygen levels.