Feeling lonely with hearing loss may speed up memory decline
Hearing loss isn't just a problem for your ears—it can deeply affect your social life, emotional health, and even memory.
A new study from the...
Coffee waste may help prevent Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s affect millions of people in the United States.
These conditions not only impact daily life but also...
Alzheimer’s drug may offer new hope in treating obesity
A groundbreaking study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has revealed that a drug originally developed for brain conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia may...
Could low lithium be the root cause of Alzheimer’s disease?
Scientists have long wondered what causes Alzheimer’s disease to begin, and why some people with early brain changes never develop full-blown dementia.
Now, researchers at...
This weekly drug can treat Parkinson’s tremors
A new weekly injectable drug could transform the lives of more than eight million people living with Parkinson's disease, potentially replacing the need for...
How light affects your brain: A scientist’s story and breakthroughs
Dr. Randy J. Nelson is one of the world’s top experts on how our body clocks, called circadian rhythms, affect our brain and health.
In...
Scientists find how to stop Alzheimer’s before it starts
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, and it affects millions of older adults around the world.
It slowly damages memory, thinking, and...
This natural protein can remove toxic clumps behind Alzheimer’s
Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have made an exciting discovery that could change how we understand and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
They found that...
Having a sense of purpose may protect the brain from Dementia
People who live in the so-called “Blue Zones,” regions of the world where lifespans are often longer than average, share many lifestyle habits.
One common...
How changes in brain blood flow could transform Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment
More than seven million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, a devastating condition that gradually erodes memory and thinking ability.
Scientists know that the...