Are Omega-3 Supplements Actually Good for Your Brain?
In theory, taking an omega-3, or fish oil, supplement makes a lot of sense. Omega-3 fatty acids are…
Dementia: We may prevent 50% of cases by understanding risk factors
Share on PinterestUp to 50% of dementia cases may be preventable but the key is in supporting people…
How to avoid dementia — what the science really says
Sometimes, Kristine Yaffe will hear a poignant question from someone at her memory clinic. “I walk five miles…
Could We Have Been Wrong About Fish Oil and Brain Health? New Study Raises Major Questions
New clinical trial results show that omega-3 supplements did not improve memory or cognitive function in older adults…
Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers predict rapid cognitive decline in very old adults
Cognitive decline in very old adults has been considered for decades to be an almost inevitable consequence of…
Women with Parkinson’s may be more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s pathology
Women with Parkinson’s disease may be more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s-related changes in the brain than men, according to…
New Alzheimer’s drugs offer hope for some, but good dementia care protects the humanity of those they cannot help
Disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer’s offer a meaningful glimpse of hope for many people who fear dementia. Alzheimer’s disease…
The blood metabolome of brain health in midlife and influences of genes, microbiome and exposome
Study populationRotterdam Study The Rotterdam Study is a prospective population-based study from the Ommoord district of Rotterdam, The…
Popular pain supplement linked to faster Alzheimer’s decline — and death
Pain is temporary, but a pain relief pill could have detrimental effects on the brain. About 42% of…
Psychological traits may uncover why Alzheimer’s biology differs between patients
A postmortem multi-omics study suggests that long-standing traits such as neuroticism, loneliness, and purpose in life may track…
Fish oil supplements may not prevent Alzheimer’s-related decline
LOS ANGELES — Americans spend more than $1 billion annually on fish oil supplements, in part due to purported cognitive…
Retinal photographs may reveal early Alzheimer’s disease risk
Often called “the window to the soul,” the eyes may also offer clues about something less poetic but…