Brain Blogger’s best and worst of neuroscience and neurology for August 2015 by Viatcheslav Wlassoff, PhD.

The Best:
Neuronal activity protects against neurodegeneration
Modafinil is a first scientifically verified nootropics
Existing drug might be helpful for slowing down Parkinson’s disease progression
10-minute test for dementia
The brain’s ability to get rid of beta-amyloids reduces with age
Physically active elderly people show greater mental flexibility