How sleep loss can affect your cognitive ability
Anyone who has ever had a night of poor sleep or no sleep at all knows how much the lack of sleep can affect...
Better heart health at midlife could reduce risk of stroke, dementia
In a study from the University of Minnesota, scientists found good heart health at midlife promotes better brain health and can help reduce the...
Scientists find new drug to treat fatty liver disease
In a study from Karolinska Institutet, scientists found a drug candidate for the treatment of fatty liver.
Normal blood pressure may improve brain health, prevent dementia
In a new study, scientists found among people who received more intensive treatment for high blood pressure, evaluations of MRI scans indicated a positive...
Cinnamon may prevent memory or learning problems, study finds
In a study from Birjand University of Medical Sciences, scientists found that cinnamon may play a role in preventing or reducing memory or learning...
Poor oral health linked to poor brain health, study finds
Scientists found taking care of your teeth and gums may offer benefits beyond oral health such as improving brain health.
Intensively lowering blood pressure may clear toxins from the brain
In a study from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, scientists found intensively lowering blood pressure may lead to structural changes in...
This body number decreases 7 years before cognitive impairment
Body mass index (BMI) is a value derived from the mass and height of a person.
The BMI is defined as the body mass divided...
Talking therapy linked to lower risk of dementia, study finds
In a study from UCL Psychology & Language Sciences, scientists found using talking therapies to effectively treat depression in adults over the age of...
New links between social isolation and dementia risk
In a study from McGill University, scientists found social lifestyle determinants, including social isolation, are associated with neurodegeneration risk factors.
Alzheimer's disease and related dementias...