Diabetes drugs and dementia risk: a new hope
A research collaboration, including the University of Arizona, has found that an older class of type 2 diabetes drugs, known as glitazones or thiazolidinediones...
A potential game-changer in slowing down Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease is a common brain disorder often seen in older people. People with Parkinson's can have trouble moving, balancing, and even speaking.
This happens...
Common blood condition linked to reduced Alzheimer’s risk
Researchers at Stanford Medicine have uncovered an unexpected link between a common blood condition and a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Older class of diabetes drugs linked to reduced dementia risk
A research collaboration involving the University of Arizona has found that the use of an older class of type 2 diabetes drugs, known as...
Common blood pressure drugs and memory trouble: a plain talk
Sometimes, the medicines we take for common health problems may have side effects.
A recent study from the University of California, San Diego, discovered one...
Daytime naps: a secret to a healthier brain?
Did you know that daytime napping could help keep our brains healthy? Napping isn't just for toddlers or tired athletes. It's something everyone could...
Ultra-processed foods tied to faster cognitive decline
Ultra-processed foods, which are made mostly from substances extracted from foods, like fats, starches, added sugars, and hydrogenated fats, often contain additives like artificial...
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,...