Skipping dinner? it might keep your sugar levels in check
Eating habits greatly affect our health. One interesting eating pattern is called "intermittent fasting." This is when you eat for some hours of the...
Scientists find key to fighting dementia, even with high genetic risk
Dementia is a term that describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily life.
It's not...
Discovering Alzheimer’s disease: energy problems may be the root cause
Alzheimer's disease is a condition that impacts older people around the world. It is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking,...
New cause of Parkinson’s disease: Implications for treatment and dementia prevention
Scientists made a significant discovery, identifying a pathway blockage that disrupts the regulation of mitochondria, the powerhouse of nerve cells.
New study reveals link between iron and Alzheimer’s disease
Recent research suggests a connection between the presence of iron in the brain and Alzheimer's disease.
The power of strawberries: potential protection against Alzheimer’s
A simple addition to your diet might help protect your brain against Alzheimer's. The hero here is the humble strawberry.
A failing nose: the unexpected predictor of dementia and Alzheimer’s
The human sense of smell provides more than just alerts to potential dangers like fire or culinary delights.
Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine...
What are frontotemporal disorders? Dementias that happen in midlife
If you start to see changes in the way a loved one under 60 acts, speaks, or moves, you may not think of dementia...
Unhealthy snacks linked to dementia? A closer look at the study
If you frequently reach for convenience foods like soda, chips, or cookies, you might want to reconsider your snack choices.
A recent study discovered a...
Heart disease may lead to dementia in older people
Many older people have a type of heart problem called ischemic heart disease. a new study says that these people may also be more likely to get dementia.