Research finds a surprising cause of dementia and potential new treatment
Dementia is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide, leading to memory loss, confusion, and difficulties with everyday tasks.
Despite years of research,...
Study finds key age windows to prevent cognitive decline
A new study has revealed that brain aging doesn’t follow a smooth, gradual decline but instead happens in distinct phases, with critical transition points.
Researchers from Stony Brook...
Poor kidney function linked to cognitive decline and brain shrinkage
A new Canadian study has found that chronic kidney disease (CKD) is linked to lower cognitive performance, affecting reasoning, memory, and reaction time.
The research,...
Metabolic disorders strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia, affecting millions of people worldwide.
It causes memory loss and a decline in thinking skills,...
This common chemical may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other institutions have found new evidence that a common industrial chemical, trichloroethylene (TCE), may be linked to Parkinson’s...
Brain trauma may trigger Alzheimer’s-linked changes in blood vessels
A new study from Lund University suggests that traumatic brain injury (TBI) may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease by altering small blood vessels in the...
Heart disease may cause early brain dysfunction and increase Alzheimer’s risk
New research has found that heart disease can directly cause brain dysfunction, potentially leading to dementia even before visible damage appears in the brain’s...
Lack of this nutrient may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Choline is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in overall health. While the liver produces small amounts of it, most of the...
Reducing bioenergetic age may help lower Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists have discovered that how well a person’s cells generate energy—what they call “bioenergetic age”—could be a strong predictor of their risk for Alzheimer’s...
Poor sleep may harm brain health, study finds
A new study from The Australian National University (ANU) suggests that poor sleep may contribute to brain shrinkage and increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like...