Not so sweet: Artificial sweeteners linked to faster cognitive decline
Artificial sweeteners are often marketed as a healthier alternative to sugar, especially for people trying to cut calories or manage conditions like diabetes.
But a...
Why Alzheimer’s disease attacks memory brain area first
One of the first parts of the brain affected by Alzheimer's disease is the entorhinal cortex -- a region that plays a big role...
Too much processed food may be linked to early signs of Parkinson’s
A new study suggests that people who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods—such as breakfast cereals, packaged snacks, and hot dogs—may be more likely...
Mediterranean diet could help protect against Alzheimer’s, even for those at high genetic risk
A healthy diet may do more than just keep your body fit—it could also protect your brain, even if you are at high genetic...
Crime could signal early stages of dementia, study warns
Imagine a man accused of wrongdoing who cannot even remember his own name, or a woman in her fifties repeatedly violating traffic laws without...
Processed foods may raise risk of stroke and memory problems
A new study has found that people who eat more ultra-processed foods—such as soft drinks, chips, cookies, and packaged breads—may face a greater risk...
Mediterranean diet may help protect against dementia, Harvard and MIT study confirms
A new study suggests that changing what we eat could help protect our brain as we age.
Researchers from Mass General Brigham, Harvard T.H. Chan...
How blood vessels and immune cells can cause Alzheimer’s disease
The health of the brain is often linked to neurons, but neurons are only one part of a much bigger picture.
A complex team of...
Feeling lonely with hearing loss may speed up memory decline
Hearing loss isn't just a problem for your ears—it can deeply affect your social life, emotional health, and even memory.
A new study from the...
Sugary snacks and soda may raise dementia risk
Do you enjoy soft drinks, chips, cookies, or frozen meals?
A new study suggests that eating large amounts of these ultra-processed foods may increase your...