'Curved' Walking and a Depth Camera Detect Early Cognitive Decline
A first-of-its-kind engineering study using a new tool suggests that to detect subtle gait impairments in older adults that often are prevalent in the early stages of cognitive decline, "throw them a curve."
Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Presents 'Insights at the Institute'
FAU's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute will host "Insights at the Institute," a juried art exhibition designed to bring awareness to bipolar disorder, from March 14 through March 19.
FAU/Mainstreet Research Super Tuesday Poll: Trump Likely to Sweep Day
Former U.S. President Donald Trump maintains a commanding 43-point lead over former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the Republican primary
Study Shows Social Factors of Low U.S. Breast Cancer Screening
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examined social determinants of health and health inequities to identify the key factors that hinder breast cancer screening in women aged 40 and older in the U.S.
In-vehicle Sensors Help Detect Cognitive Changes in Older Drivers
FAU researchers are using unobtrusive sensors and monitoring devices in older drivers' vehicles as a first step toward widespread use of a low-cost, early warning system of possible changes in cognition.
Aerial Surveys Reveal Ample Populations of Rays in Southeast Florida
FAU researchers conducted a multi-year study that is the first to repeatedly sample areas where giant manta rays and whitespotted eagle rays are abundant from Miami north to the Jupiter Inlet.
Study Details Toxic Elements Found in Stranded Whales and Dolphins
Researchers from FAU Harbor Branch and collaborators analyzed tissue and fecal samples from 90 stranded whales and dolphins in Florida and Georgia over 15 years from 2007 to 2021.
FAU's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Presents 'Brainy Days'
Florida Atlantic University's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute will celebrate its efforts to advance brain science and health with events throughout the month of March throughout Palm Beach County.
Could Ultra-processed Foods Be the New 'Silent' Killer?
An emerging health hazard is the unprecedented consumption of ultra-processed foods in the standard American diet, which may be the new "silent" killer, as was unrecognized high blood pressure in prior decades.
To Boost a Preschooler's Language Skills, Consider Reminiscing
A study by FAU researchers on "parent talk" compared reminiscing, book sharing and toy play as language learning settings. Findings show reminiscing is very good at eliciting high quality speech from parents.