High levels of this stuff in the blood could signal early Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have discovered that high levels of a specific enzyme, PHGDH, in the blood might serve as...
How to reduce Alzheimer’s risk naturally
Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that affects memory and thinking, and while there is no cure, research shows that we can take steps to...
How a common fungus may play a role in Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, working with other institutions, have made a breakthrough in understanding how fungi, particularly Candida albicans, might be linked to...
How diet can lower dementia risk
Dementia is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with everyday tasks.
While aging is the biggest risk...
How blood cholesterol levels affect your brain health
Cholesterol is often talked about in terms of heart health, but did you know it also plays a critical role in brain health?
Cholesterol is...
Could financial scams be an early sign of Alzheimer’s?
New research suggests that vulnerability to financial scams in older adults might hint at early brain changes related to Alzheimer's disease.
This finding, published in...
Heart health and the brain: Why men may face cognitive decline sooner than women
A recent study suggests that men with risk factors for heart disease, such as obesity, may experience brain health decline about 10 years earlier...
New treatment that fights against Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, affects millions of people worldwide, slowly robbing them of their memory, thinking, and independence. Despite decades...
How loneliness can worsen memory loss and increase dementia risk
Social connections are essential for mental health, and this is especially true for older adults at risk of or living with dementia.
Dementia affects memory,...
This nutrient in daily diet could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have discovered that a lifelong diet rich in choline, a nutrient found in many foods and available as a supplement, might help prevent...