Exercise hormone halts Parkinson’s disease symptoms, study finds
In a study from Johns Hopkins Medicine and elsewhere, scientists found that a hormone secreted into the blood during endurance, or aerobic, exercise reduces...
High blood pressure drugs may help protect against Parkinson’s, dementia
In several recent studies, scientists have found that common high blood pressure drugs may help protect the brain and prevent chronic brain diseases.
For example,...
Nightmares in middle age linked to dementia risk
In a study from the University of Birmingham, scientists found that people who experience frequent bad dreams in middle age are more likely to...
Thyroid problems linked to higher risk of dementia
In a study from Brown University, scientists found older people with hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, may be at increased risk of developing dementia.
The...
A healthy lifestyle almost reduces dementia risk by 50% in people with type 2...
In a study from the University of Glasgow, scientists found a healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of dementia in those with type 2 diabetes...
New blood test for frontotemporal dementia diagnosis
In a study from the University of Eastern Finland, scientists found that blood-based measurement of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) enables distinguishing patients with...
Scientists find a supplement that actually boosts memory
In a study from Tokyo Medical and Dental University, scientists found that melatonin and two of its metabolites help memories stick around in the...
Nightmares are a good predictor of future dementia – new study
We spend a third of our lives asleep. And a quarter of our time asleep is spent dreaming. So, for the average person alive...
MIND diet linked to better cognitive performance
Aging takes a toll on the body and on the mind.
For example, the tissue of aging human brains sometimes develops abnormal clumps of proteins...
Diet could play an important role in your cognitive function
In a study from Brigham and Women's Hospital, scientists found that dietary choices and their consequences may certainly influence cognitive function.
They found that certain...