Cranberries could help enhance memory function in older adults
Scientists from Norwich Medical School have conducted a study examining the potential cognitive benefits of cranberries in older adults.
Cranberries are small red fruits that...
Antioxidants could help protect cognitive health
Previous studies have suggested that antioxidants—substances that protect the body from harmful molecules known as free radicals—may help reduce the risk of cognitive disorders...
A simple peanut butter smell test may help spot Alzheimer’s early
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly affects memory, thinking, and daily functioning. It is one of the most common causes of...
This quiet eye disease may raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Glaucoma is often described as the “silent thief of sight” because it can slowly damage vision without causing pain or obvious warning signs.
Many people...
Helping caregivers may do more than costly Alzheimer’s drugs, study suggests
Alzheimer’s disease is often discussed in terms of new drugs, scientific breakthroughs, and high treatment costs.
But for many families, the daily reality of dementia...
New method may slow memory loss in Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is often talked about using large numbers. Millions of people around the world are affected, and the number continues to grow every...
Scientists find a very early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain condition that slowly destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to do everyday tasks. It affects millions of people...
Improving blood flow to the brain may not boost cognitive skills
A new study has found that improving blood flow to the brain by opening a narrowed neck artery may not help patients think more...
Common eye bacteria may worsen cognitive decline
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have discovered that a common type of bacteria called Chlamydia pneumoniae may stay hidden in the eye and brain for years—and...
Cannabis linked to better brain function in older people
For many years, research on cannabis and the brain has focused mainly on teenagers and young adults.
Scientists worried that using cannabis at a young...