How exercise can boost your brain health
In a new study, scientists at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology wanted to learn more about how exercise affects the brain.
They...
Fixing a problem with the heart may be good for your brain
Atrial fibrillation is a condition that affects the heart's rhythm, causing it to beat irregularly and sometimes rapidly. It is estimated that up to...
This antibiotic drug may help treat frontotemporal dementia
Frontotemporal dementia is a type of early-onset dementia that affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, causing behavior changes, difficulty speaking and...
Scientists find a new potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, a group of scientists from MIT discovered a way to reverse neurodegeneration and other symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
Scientists find a cause of cognitive decline in older people
In a new study, a team of scientists at the Salk Institute and elsewhere were studying the aging brain.
They wanted to understand why some...
Hearing aids may help lower dementia risk, study finds
People with hearing loss who do not use a hearing aid may have a higher risk of dementia compared to those without hearing loss.
7 healthy habits now can reduce dementia risk later
A new study suggests that seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a role in lowering the risk of dementia among women.
The study...
Tai chi may effectively prevent cognitive decline
Older adults who had Type 2 Diabetes and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) often have a hard time remembering things and taking care of themselves...
Alzheimer’s disease is linked to gut health
Researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, have identified a possible link between Alzheimer's disease and specific gut bacteria.
Digital markers can predict dementia almost perfectly
Scientists create a new algorithm that can predict mild cognitive impairment and dementia in older drivers with high accuracy.