Scientists find important causes of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, causing symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination.
Understanding what causes...
Scientists find new drug that restores memory in Alzheimer’s disease
In a groundbreaking study published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers at UCLA Health have identified and synthesized a molecule that...
Common high blood pressure drugs linked to cognitive decline, study finds
A recent study from the University of California, San Diego, has uncovered a concerning link between a certain class of medications and cognitive decline.
These...
Lack of purpose may signal mild cognitive decline in older people
A recent study suggests that a decline in psychological well-being, especially a lack of purpose in life and opportunities for personal growth, may be...
Scientists find way to wake up dormant brain stem cells
Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School and the Mechanobiology Institute at the National University of Singapore have discovered a new method to activate dormant neural...
Your heart rhythm can predict cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s
Researchers have found that certain factors, including age, sex, and heart health, can predict how much a person with Alzheimer's disease will experience cognitive...
Untreated high blood pressure linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s
New research suggests that people aged 60 and older with untreated high blood pressure may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared...
Is it OK to lie to someone with dementia
There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care provider creating “fake-away” burgers that mimicked those from...
Shingles may increase risk of cognitive decline, shows study
A new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital suggests that having shingles may increase the risk of cognitive decline later in life.
The research, published...
Levodopa improves sleep quality in Parkinson’s patients, study finds
A recent study has found that the drug levodopa, commonly used to treat motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease (PD), can also improve sleep quality...