40Hz brain stimulation may treat Alzheimer’s disease
For the past decade, scientists have been exploring a unique way to treat Alzheimer's disease using gentle sensory stimulation at 40Hz, a brainwave frequency...
Can blood tests accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease?
Scientists have been searching for better ways to detect Alzheimer’s disease (AD) early. One promising approach has been measuring levels of certain proteins, called...
Healthy fats like omega-3s may prevent motor neuron disease and dementia
A new study suggests that increasing omega-3 fatty acids in the brain could help slow the progression of motor neuron disease (MND).
Researchers from University College London (UCL) found that...
Common depression drugs may speed up memory loss in dementia
A recent study suggests that antidepressants might make memory and thinking problems worse for people with dementia.
However, some antidepressants seem to have less harmful...
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help slow Alzheimer’s, study finds
A new study from Karolinska Institutet suggests that statins—medications used to lower cholesterol—may slow cognitive decline in some Alzheimer’s patients.
The findings, published in Alzheimer Research and Therapy, indicate...
Five days of ultra-processed diet disrupts brain function and increase liver fat
A new study has found that just five days of eating a high-calorie, ultra-processed diet can impair brain function and increase liver fat, even...
Regular use of constipation drug may increase dementia risk
Laxatives are medicines that help with constipation when eating more fiber, drinking plenty of water, and exercising don’t work.
Many people use them, especially as...
Anti-aging drugs could boost cognitive function in Alzheimer’s
A small study suggests that a type of medication called senolytics may help improve brain function in older adults at risk of Alzheimer’s disease....
How heart aging affects the brain: New study reveals key connections
A new study from the University of Melbourne has provided fresh insights into how age-related changes in the heart affect the brain.
Researchers used advanced imaging techniques to...
How air pollution cause memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease
Every year, nearly seven million people die early because of air pollution.
It is well known that breathing in polluted air can cause lung problems...