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How sleep apnea during dream could trigger memory loss

A recent study published in Neurology suggests that sleep apnea during the dream stage of sleep, known as REM sleep, may be linked to...

Hearing loss in middle age could speed up cognitive decline, study finds

A new study conducted in Brazil has found that hearing loss during middle age may accelerate cognitive decline, raising concerns about the link between...

Curiosity: The simple habit that could help prevent memory loss

Could staying curious help protect your brain as you grow older? According to new research from UCLA and other universities, the answer might be yes. The...

Lowering blood pressure may help prevent dementia

A new large study from China has found that lowering high blood pressure can help reduce the risk of dementia and memory problems. The study...

This daily supplement may prevent memory and cognitive decline

Scientists from Tokyo Medical and Dental University have discovered that melatonin, a natural hormone known for helping us sleep, may also play an important...

Loss of empathy is a key problem in people with frontotemporal dementia

Frontotemporal dementia has gained significant attention in recent years after the family of actor Bruce Willis announced in 2023 that he had been diagnosed...

High-sugar, high-fat diets could harm your cognitive function, study warns

New research from the University of Sydney has found that diets high in sugar and fat could harm how the brain works, especially when...

These common foods linked to faster memory loss and cognitive decline

A recent study has found that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may speed up memory loss and decline in thinking skills as people...

Study shows how short- and long-term sleep loss affect the brain

Sleep problems affect a large part of the population, from tired teens staying up too late on their phones to older adults struggling with...

Staying active in midlife may help prevent Alzheimer’s, study finds

Being physically active between the ages of 45 and 65 could help protect your brain and reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease. That’s the...