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High blood pressure and the brain has a surprising immune connection

A recent study in Nature Neuroscience has made a significant discovery regarding the impact of chronic high blood pressure on cognitive decline, offering a...

High good cholesterol linked to dementia risk, study finds

A recent study has brought a surprising twist to our understanding of cholesterol and brain health. Published in The Lancet Regional Health: Western Pacific, this...

Thyroid hormone excess linked to cognitive decline in older people

A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has found that older adults exposed to low levels of thyrotropin (TSH), due to either natural...

Scientists find vascular, brain changes in football players with brain lesions

A recent study published in Neurology reveals a stronger connection between certain brain injury markers and former tackle football players compared to non-players. The research,...

Scientists reverse dementia symptoms in some patients, study finds

In the bustling research environment of Cedars-Sinai, a team led by Wouter Schievink has been working on a groundbreaking study, one that could redefine...

Pets can boost cognitive health in older adults living alone

A study published in JAMA Network Open on December 26 sheds light on the positive impact of pet ownership on the cognitive health of...

Financial stress may increase cognitive health in older adults

A study published in JAMA Network Open on December 26 has revealed a concerning link between financial stress and cognitive health in older adults. Conducted...

Early heart rhythm disorder linked to increased dementia risk

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open on November 8 highlights a concerning connection between the early onset of atrial fibrillation (AF) and...

What we know about cognitive fatigue

In a pioneering study, researchers at Kessler Foundation have embarked on the first comprehensive examination of cognitive fatigue, exploring its impact across different groups. This...

Scientists find new causes of cognitive decline

A recent study published in Neurology offers new insights into cognitive decline and its causes beyond the well-known amyloid-beta plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease. The...