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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,...