Scientists develop ‘invisible’ home monitoring system for Parkinson’s disease
Living with Parkinson's disease often means that symptoms change from hour to hour.
A person may walk quite normally after taking medication but develop slower...
Scientists find a different way to slow Alzheimer’s disease
For years, Alzheimer's research has focused mainly on removing amyloid, a protein that builds up in the brain long before memory problems begin.
While this...
New study may help prevent misdiagnosis for a common form of early dementia
For many families, the first signs of dementia are not memory problems but unexpected changes in personality and behavior.
A normally calm person may become...
Vitamin D may help slow the body’s aging clock, major study finds
A large clinical trial has found that taking a daily vitamin D supplement may help slow one of the natural processes linked to aging.
The...
Common sleep medicines linked to higher dementia risk in older adults, study finds
Many people struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep. This common problem, known as insomnia, can leave people feeling tired and affect their daily...
This New Pill May Treat Alzheimer’s Disease Better
Scientists are increasingly learning that Alzheimer's disease begins many years before memory problems become obvious.
During this early period, harmful changes slowly build up inside...
Watching Too Much TV in Midlife May Age Your Brain Faster
Many people grew up hearing that watching too much television would 'rot your brain.' While that saying is exaggerated, a new study suggests there...
Natural Sleep Hormone May Also Help Prevent Dementia
Melatonin is best known as the natural hormone that helps control our sleep and wake cycle. The brain releases more melatonin at night, telling...
Scientists Discover a Possible Reason Some Brains Grow Old Too Soon
Growing older affects every part of the body, including the brain. Most people experience gradual changes in memory and thinking as they age.
These changes...
Popular Sugar Substitutes May Be Linked to Faster Memory Loss
Many people choose foods and drinks with artificial sweeteners because they contain little or no sugar. These products are often promoted as better choices...