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...
Blood pressure drugs may help lower dementia risk
A new study brings hopeful news: taking blood pressure medications might help reduce the risk of dementia in older adults who have high blood...
These common drugs may increase memory loss in older people
Many of us take medicine for everyday health problems like colds, allergies, or high blood pressure. These drugs are often easy to get and...
How blood pressure numbers may help prevent stroke and dementia
Scientists from the University of Miami have made an important discovery about blood pressure and brain health.
Their new study shows that the lower number...
This weekly drug can treat Parkinson’s tremors
A new weekly injectable drug could transform the lives of more than eight million people living with Parkinson's disease, potentially replacing the need for...
How light affects your brain: A scientist’s story and breakthroughs
Dr. Randy J. Nelson is one of the world’s top experts on how our body clocks, called circadian rhythms, affect our brain and health.
In...
Can blood pressure pills help prevent dementia?
As people grow older, many worry about keeping their memory and brain sharp.
A new study brings some hopeful news: taking medicine to control high...