The Latest News in Brain Health Research

We are excited to present February's issue of the Cognitive Therapeutics Method™ Newsletter! In this month's newsletter, we share scientific advances in understanding brain functioning, including Stanford's recent breakthroughs in Alzheimer's research, the University of Leicester's research on the brain-protective benefits of body cooling and hibernation, and studies on the correlation between the ability to balance on one leg and the risk for stroke and cognitive decline. We also share eight brain-healthy foods that you can incorporate in your diet. Get ready to read the latest news in cognitive health! Stanford Researchers Find Blocking EP2 Receptor in Brain May Stave Off Alzheimer's Microglial cells are brain cells that act as the first line of immune defense, clearing out the Amyloid beta protein. If microglial cells malfunction, Amyloid beta protein can build up into plaques, which are found in individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Led by Stanford neuroscientist Katrin Andreasson, MD, a research team was successful in restoring the functioning of microglial cells by blocking the cell's EP2 receptor. This could provide hope for further research in preventing Alzheimer's. Read More. Can Cooling the Brain Put Alzheimer's on Ice? Researchers know that when the body cools or when animals go into hibernation, the connections in our brain are disassembled and reform when the body is warmed. By studying the process behind body-cooling, scientists hope to use the same mechanisms to protect the brain against neurodegenerative diseases. Read More. Balance Can be an Indicator of Risk for Stroke and Cognitive Decline Researchers in Japan found a correlation between the ability to balance on one leg and the risk for stroke and cognitive decline. They assessed the risk by identifying "microbleeds", which are tiny lesions in the brain that can lead to stroke or cognitive decline. Read More. 8 Foods for Brain Health To ensure optimal brain health, it is important to lead a balanced lifestyle including physical exercise, stress management, and a healthy diet. Read on for the eight foods we recommend for a healthy brain! Read More.