Lower BMI linked to early signs of cognitive impairment
Body mass index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height.
It is determined by dividing the weight in kilograms by the...
Seaweed antioxidants could help prevent Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson's disease is a serious brain disorder that affects movement and thinking. It happens because certain brain cells, called neurons, die.
These neurons produce dopamine,...
Understanding the stages of dementia and their symptoms
Dementia is a broad term used to describe a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life.
It is not a single...
The best mobility aids for Parkinson’s patients
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement. It often causes tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. As the disease...
Both blood pressure numbers can show your dementia risk
A new study from the University of Miami, published in the journal Stroke, highlights the importance of diastolic blood pressure (DBP)—the bottom number on a...
Wildfire smoke may increase dementia risk, study finds
A new study indicates that the increasing wildfires driven by climate change could pose a significant threat to future brain health.
Researchers presented their findings...
This diabetes drug could reduce brain shrinkage in Alzheimer’s patients
A medication commonly prescribed for diabetes and weight loss, liraglutide, has been found to significantly reduce brain shrinkage in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Liraglutide is...
These daily vegetables linked to lower Alzheimer’s risk
A new study from RUSH University in Chicago has found that eating a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, along with other healthy foods...
How fish oil pills benefit people with high genetic risk of Alzheimer’s
A clinical trial at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has found that fish oil supplements may benefit a specific group of older adults...
This blood test provides a new hope for early dementia diagnosis
Before extensive research was conducted, Alzheimer's disease could only be confidently diagnosed after death.
Medical professionals would examine the brain for physical changes, such as...