Lifestyle may be more important than age in determining dementia risk
Scientists from Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care found people with no dementia risk factors, such as smoking, diabetes or hearing loss, have similar brain...
Memory loss after stroke can resolve for some people
Scientists from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found that around half of patients suffering a stroke had various forms of memory impairment...
Scientists find how to detect early-stage Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem developed a new way to detect early-stage Parkinson's disease.
The research was published in the journal Science Advances...
Cocoa and chocolate are good for your cognition
Scientists from the University of L'Aquila found that cocoa and chocolate are not just a treat—they are good for your cognition.
The research was published...
Whole blood exchange may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from UTHealth Houston found that a novel, disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer's disease may involve the whole exchange of blood, which effectively decreased the...
Moderate alcohol drinking linked to cognitive decline, brain changes
Scientists from the University of Oxford found that drinking seven or more units of alcohol per week is associated with higher iron levels in...
This common liver disease linked to higher risk of dementia
Scientists from Karolinska Institute found people who have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a buildup of fat cells in the liver, may have a higher...
Video game players develop better cognitive skills
Scientists from Georgia State University found frequent players of video games show superior sensorimotor decision-making skills and enhanced activity in key regions of the...
Inflammation in midlife may increase risk of brain shrinkage, Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from Johns Hopkins University found that people who show signs of inflammation in middle age are more likely to suffer from brain shrinkage...
Some antioxidants may lower dementia risk
Antioxidants are a type of compound found in vegetables and fruits. They help protect your cells from a certain type of damage.
Eating lots of...