Scientists uncover surprising defense against Alzheimer’s
About one in nine people over 65 have Alzheimer’s — and the number is growing quickly. Without an…
Popular supplement your parents made you take doesn’t work: study
Taking a beloved supplement for cognitive health may no longer be a no-brainer. About 19 million American adults…
Diverse social activities may help slow age-related cognitive decline
Diverse and sustained social activities may boost cognitive performance and slow the decline in brain health associated with…
Neurotechnology offers hope for better anxiety and depression treatments
Technology can contribute to better treatment for people struggling with anxiety and depression, according to researcher Sandra Klonteig.…
People who walk more each day tend to score better on several brain tests
Using years of Fitbit activity and blood pressure data, researchers investigated how daily movement and vascular health relate…
Dementia cases set to double by 2050, called an ‘accelerating epidemic crisis’
Dementia diagnoses show no signs of slowing down. While previous studies predicted cases would double by 2060, that…
16-year study links worsening vision to higher dementia risk
By tracking both eyesight and cognitive health, researchers examined whether the severity and pace of vision loss could…
A study links a blood protein to memory and brain changes in Down syndrome
A study combining blood samples, memory assessments, and brain scans examines whether a protein found at nerve cell…
Sutter Health care model safely expands local Alzheimer’s treatment
A multidisciplinary care model developed across Sutter Health helped general neurologists address a practical challenge facing health systems…
£80 m challenge for faster, better dementia diagnosis launched
The Dementia Challenge is accelerating the adoption of innovative technologies and practices that will diagnose and predict how…
Popular Joint Supplement Tied to Faster Decline in Alzheimer’s Patients
Glucosamine, a widely used over-the-counter supplement for joint pain, may worsen outcomes in people with Alzheimer’s disease and…
Not All Exercise Protects Your Brain – One Type Is Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
Exercise may support brain health through changes in blood flow, metabolism, and inflammation, but those benefits do not…