Superagers: A peek into the secrets of age-defying memory
A team from the Center for Biomedical Technology, at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain, has turned the spotlight on a fascinating group of people.
These...
Why your brain health matters
Health, defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), is "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of...
Dance training with music slows Parkinson’s progression, study suggests
A new study published in Brain Sciences shows that dance training with music can slow the progression of mild-to-moderate Parkinson's disease (PD).
Participants who engaged...
Many older people with cognitive decline still drive cars
In a town in South Texas, a study was conducted by Michigan Medicine. The research revealed that most older adults with cognitive problems continue...
Prebiotics: A new way to help treat Parkinson’s disease
Constipation is a common condition caused by a myriad of factors. However, it could be an early sign of Parkinson's disease, showing up to...
How chronic pain might lead to dementia
Having a headache or an aching back occasionally is a common part of life. However, for some people, pain isn't just an occasional visitor.
It...
Muscle supplement could help battle Alzheimer’s, study finds
A team of researchers at RUSH recently discovered that a popular muscle-building supplement might also be a potent weapon against Alzheimer's disease.
The supplement, known...
Constipation and memory loss: an unusual connection
When you think of constipation, you probably don't think about your brain.
However, a recent study suggests that constipation might tell us something about how...
Woman survives stroke in 2 parts of the brain at age 29
After a night of partying, 29-year-old Bethany Moeddel felt nauseous and had a headache. A hangover, she figured.
She couldn't sleep it off, though, because...
Screening can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s, but many older people ignore it
When we think about regular health check-ups, we often think about checking our blood pressure or sugar levels.
But our minds need regular check-ups too,...