Why heart disease can strongly increase your Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists from the University of Sheffield found that heart disease can directly cause brain dysfunction early on which could lead to dementia and can...
Parkinson’s disease: understanding a complicated condition
We rely on our brains for every movement we make, whether writing, walking, talking, or even sleeping.
But a serious brain disorder like Parkinson’s disease...
This stuff in your nose linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s
Scientists from Griffith University found that a bacterium commonly present in the nose can sneak into the brain and set off a cascade of...
This Alzheimer’s drug could boost heart health, reduce obesity
Scientists from Johns Hopkins found that a drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease could reduce obesity and fatty...
9 things may cause memory loss
Mild memory lapses in daily life are normal.
They may show that the brain is constantly prioritizing, sorting, storing, and retrieving all types of information.
However,...
When it comes to preventing Alzheimer’s, women and men are not created equal
Scientists from Florida Atlantic University found that when it comes to preventing Alzheimer's, women and men are quite different.
The research is published in the Journal...
A new way to diagnose early-stage Alzheimer’s disease from blood
Scientists from the Brain Chemistry Labs discovered a unique ratio of metabolites from blood samples of early-stage Alzheimer's patients.
This method promises to speed diagnosis, allowing earlier...
Things forgotten: simple lapse or serious problem?
Chances are you’ve walked into a room and forgotten why you went there. And misplaced your keys or eyeglasses at least a few times.
Many...
This study shows the root cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University found a new mechanism by which clumps of tau protein are created in the brain, killing brain cells and...
Living in a green area could boost your cognitive function
Cognitive function in middle age is a strong predictor of whether a person may develop dementia later in life.
Scientists from Boston University found that...