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This new discovery may improve treatments of high blood pressure and dementia

In a new study, researchers have discovered the mechanism that allows the brain to monitor its own blood supply. The finding may help find new...

Living near major roads linked to high risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s

In a new study, researchers found that living near major roads or highways is linked to a higher incidence of dementia, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's...

To prevent dementia, pay attention to your exercise intensity

A recent study from McMaster University examined the impact of exercise on the brain and found that high-intensity workouts improve memory in older adults. The...

Want to have healthy brain in old age? Take testosterone

In a new study, researchers found that taking testosterone supplements can boost men's brain health into old age. The research was conducted by a team...

This study discovers an important cause of dementia in some people

The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that up to 40% of dementias are caused by conditions other than Alzheimer’s disease. Previous research has shown that as many...

How to effectively prevent dementia

Alzheimer’s disease wreaks emotional havoc on patients, who are robbed of their memories, their dignity, and their lives. It’s financially devastating as well: care for...

What the heart has to do with the head

If you want to protect your brain, get busy protecting your heart. Lifestyle behaviors that boost cardiovascular health, such as physical activity and quitting smoking,...

This antibiotic drug may treat common dementia effectively

In a new study, researchers have found that a class of antibiotics called aminoglycosides could be a promising treatment for frontotemporal dementia. The research was...

Healthy lifestyle could slow frontotemporal dementia

In a new study, researchers found that a physically and mentally active lifestyle confers resilience to frontotemporal dementia (FTD), even in people whose genetic...

Worried about brain lesions and dementia? Check this blood pressure number

The top number on a blood pressure test is widely viewed as the best gauge of a person's overall risk for heart disease. But the...