Some brain supplements may contribute to early Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have discovered that high levels of an enzyme called PHGDH in the blood might serve as...
These personality traits may protect you from Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia in older adults, is a neurodegenerative condition that progressively damages brain structures vital for memory.
While biological...
Scientists discover new drug targets for Alzheimer’s in cerebrospinal fluid
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified new drug targets for Alzheimer’s disease by studying cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from...
How high blood pressure increases risks of stroke and dementia
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
While it might not seem serious at first, having high...
Could alcohol use speed up Alzheimer’s? Study finds surprising gene link
Nearly 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, a number expected to double by 2060.
While aging and genetics are the most significant risk factors,...
New study finds deep cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common brain condition in older adults worldwide and a leading cause of dementia. Despite decades of research, scientists are...
A pill for brain health? New research hints at ‘exercise in a pill’ to...
Could a pill offer the brain-boosting benefits of exercise?
A recent study in mice, led by scientists at the University of Southern California (USC), suggests...
Do people with dementia know they have it?
Dementia is often seen as a frightening condition, symbolizing not just memory loss but a gradual fading of one’s personality and abilities.
It affects how...
Quick CPR key to saving lives and protecting brain health, study shows
New research highlights the life-saving importance of starting CPR as soon as possible when someone has a cardiac arrest, whether at home or in...
Everyday movement can boost brain health, study finds
Regular physical activity is known to improve brain health and lower the risk of dementia over time.
But a new study from researchers at Penn...