Pregnancy and breastfeeding may slow cognitive decline in women
For a long time, people have known that pregnancy changes a woman’s body in many ways. Now, new research shows that these changes might...
Common eye bacteria may worsen cognitive decline
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have discovered that a common type of bacteria called Chlamydia pneumoniae may stay hidden in the eye and brain for years—and...
Cannabis linked to better brain function in older people
For many years, research on cannabis and the brain has focused mainly on teenagers and young adults.
Scientists worried that using cannabis at a young...
Some common medicines may harm your memory, study finds
When you take medicine for things like high blood pressure, allergies, or other everyday health problems, you usually expect it to help you feel...
Study shows a new cause of brain aging
As people get older, they often find it harder to remember things or learn new skills. Scientists have long wondered why this happens.
Now, researchers...
Shingles vaccine may help prevent dementia
Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. As the global population ages, the number of people living with dementia is expected to...
Missing this nutrient could harm your brain and heart
Choline is a very important nutrient that our bodies need to stay healthy. Our liver makes only a small amount of it, so we...
How Parkinson’s may travel from the gut to the brain—and how we might stop...
New research from scientists at the UK Dementia Research Institute at University College London has revealed how Parkinson’s disease may spread from the gut...
Smoking, blood pressure and diabetes each may cause distinct dementia-related brain changes
Many people think dementia is something we cannot prevent, but new research shows that almost half of all dementia cases are linked to risk...
Driving patterns may reveal early signs of dementia
New research suggests that the way older adults drive may offer important clues about their brain health.
Changes in driving habits—such as driving less often,...