Some plant-based diets may increase dementia risk
Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, is a serious condition that affects memory, thinking, and the ability to live independently.
As populations age, more people are being...
A simple constipation drug may increase risk of memory loss and dementia
Constipation is a common problem that many people experience at some point in their lives. It can happen when a person does not eat...
Scientists find how to help brain cells clean themselves and fight dementia
Scientists are working hard to find better ways to treat brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia.
These conditions are very serious and...
Why the ‘bottom number’ of blood pressure could protect your brain
Many people think about blood pressure as a single number, but it actually has two parts. Doctors often talk more about the top number,...
Sudden confusion in hospital may signal future dementia risk
Many older adults experience a sudden state of confusion when they are admitted to hospital. This condition is known as delirium. It can appear...
Why smoking could cause memory loss
Smoking is widely known to damage the lungs and heart, but its effects on the brain are becoming clearer over time.
Many studies have shown...
A hidden gut signal may decide who gets ALS or dementia
Two serious brain diseases, ALS and Frontotemporal Dementia, have long puzzled scientists. Both conditions damage the brain and nervous system, but their causes are...
Study finds a new cause of dementia in the brain
Dementia is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It slowly damages memory, thinking ability, and the skills needed for...
Meditation can change your brain within minutes, study finds
Just a few minutes of meditation may be enough to start changing your brain. A new study suggests that the effects of meditation begin...
Study finds new treatment for Parkinson’s and other brain diseases
Scientists from NYU Abu Dhabi and the University of Denver have made an important discovery that could change how serious brain diseases are treated...