Obesity and Alzheimer’s linked through early metabolic disruptions
By 2030, the population in the United States aged 65 and older is expected to reach 71 million…
A tool to help keep dementia in check
If you worry about your risk of dementia, Lauren Sprague knows your fear. Her father had a stroke…
Identifying the ages when Alzheimer’s biomarkers sharply change
New research pinpoints the ages when Alzheimer’s-related brain changes accelerate, offering critical clues to when screening may be…
Popular supplement linked to slower brain repair raises dementia concerns
Fish oil has been hailed as one of the best supplements for brain health, but new findings have…
BBC health expert’s warning for Sertraline, Citalopram and Fluoxetine users
Millions take the drugs – and figures show that those who do while suffering from dementia have an…
AHA calls for lifelong brain health strategy to prevent cognitive decline
From childhood stress and pollution to sleep, inflammation, and the gut microbiome, the AHA’s new framework shows why…
6 Common Medications That May Decrease Dementia Risk
Getting your annual flu shot may come with a significant side benefit: helping to protect you from dementia.…
Ultra-processed foods linked to measurable drops in human attention span
New research from Monash University, the University of São Paulo and Deakin University shows a diet high in…
Revisiting memories together improves emotional wellbeing in dementia care
Caring for a family member with dementia can feel like losing a loved one who is still alive,…
Cognitive decline may signal heart trouble years before a cardiovascular event
Researchers tracking initially healthy older adults found that declines in thinking speed and other cognitive abilities can appear…
New geometric brain marker predicts successful surgery for iNPH patients
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have identified a new geometric marker of the brain ventricles that…
A single sauna session boosts immune cells within minutes
New research reveals how a brief Finnish sauna session mobilizes immune defenses within minutes, offering fresh clues into…