Cats and Alzheimer’s: surprising brain similarities offer hope for humans and pets
Many people know that Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition in humans, but few realize that our pets can suffer from something very...
Red meat in a healthy diet could benefit the brain, study suggests
For years, red meat has been linked to heart disease, prompting many health experts to recommend cutting back or eliminating it.
But new research from...
How a green diet may protect your brain from Alzheimer’s
A new study from RUSH University in Chicago has found that eating more green leafy vegetables and other healthy foods could help protect your...
New blood test could diagnose Parkinson’s disease earlier
Parkinson’s disease is best known for its impact on the central nervous system, causing symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slow movement.
However, new research...
Does multiple sclerosis protect against Alzheimer’s?
In a surprising discovery, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be...
Study shows earliest warning sign of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain illness that slowly damages memory and thinking.
Over time, people with Alzheimer’s can even lose the ability to do...
Why “failed” Alzheimer’s trials may hold the key to a cure
At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in July, researchers from around the world—including physician-scientists from Cedars-Sinai—shared the latest findings from clinical trials testing potential...
How brain’s guardian cells hold the key to Alzheimer’s and stroke treatment
A new study from researchers at Gladstone Institutes and UC San Francisco has uncovered surprising insights into how the brain's support cells—not neurons—may play...
Hidden stress may speed up memory loss in older people
Stress that people keep inside may be quietly damaging brain health in older Chinese Americans, according to new research from Rutgers Health.
The study found...
Weekly vigorous exercise may protect brain health in high blood pressure
People with high blood pressure are more likely to experience memory loss and dementia as they age.
But a new study from Wake Forest University...