Early signs of Parkinson’s disease you shouldn’t ignore
Parkinson’s disease is a brain condition that mainly affects movement. It gets worse over time, but the early signs can be small and easy...
Could fixing cell energy problems prevent Alzheimer’s?
A new study from Yale-NUS College is giving scientists a new way to think about what might cause Alzheimer’s disease.
This illness affects memory and...
How obesity could trigger Alzheimer’s disease
Obesity is known to increase the risk of many diseases, like heart problems and diabetes. But its exact link to Alzheimer's disease has been...
Smart earbuds could soon detect early signs of cognitive decline
Earbuds may soon do much more than play music or take phone calls.
According to a new international study, the same devices millions of people...
Why brain fog happens and what you can do about it
Many people use the term “brain fog” to describe a frustrating mental state where thinking feels slow, unclear, or exhausting.
It is not a medical...
Old seizure drug may stop Alzheimer’s plaques before they form, study suggests
Scientists at Northwestern University say a common anti-seizure medication may be able to prevent the earliest steps of Alzheimer’s disease—long before memory loss begins.
In...
Why aging must be at the center of Parkinson’s study
A new international effort is calling for a major shift in how scientists study Parkinson’s disease.
Although aging is the single biggest risk factor for...
Keeping your mind active could delay Alzheimer’s onset by 5 years
Staying mentally active throughout life—by reading, writing, playing games, or even learning a new language—may be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease...
Higher fiber intake linked to lower dementia risk, 20-year study finds
Scientists from the University of Tsukuba have found that higher dietary fiber intake may be linked to a lower risk of developing dementia.
According to...
New blood test could help detect and treat Alzheimer’s earlier
Researchers from Emory University’s Goizueta Brain Health Institute have made an exciting discovery that could change how we detect and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
By studying...