Things cause Parkinson’s may prevent another brain disease in aging
A mutation in the misfolding protein that causes Parkinson's disease offers protection against another fatal neurodegenerative disorder.
What to know about three types of frontotemporal dementia
There are three types of frontotemporal disorders (FTD): behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD), primary progressive aphasia (PPA), and movement disorders.
A high sodium, low potassium diet could increase risk of cognitive decline
In a study from China, scientists found a high sodium, low potassium diet could increase your risk of cognitive decline.
Dementia impairs sufferers' ability to...
Scientists find very strong brain abnormalities post-COVID
Scientists have uncovered brain changes in patients up to six months after they recovered from COVID-19.
Adding color to your plate may lower risk of cognitive decline
People who eat a diet that includes half a serving per day of foods high in flavonoids may have a 20% lower risk of cognitive decline.
Why fruits, vegetables, wine, tea may slow down memory decline
Scientists found people who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols may have a slower rate of memory decline.
One serving of leafy greens a day may slow brain aging by 11 years
In a study from Rush University, scientists found that eating one serving of leafy green vegetables a day may aid in preserving memory and...
These two things may influence your risk of frontotemporal dementia
In two studies from the University of Eastern Finland, scientists found that educational background and previous traumatic brain injury may potentially affect the risk...
Chris Hemsworth’s Alzheimer’s gene doesn’t guarantee he’ll develop dementia. Here’s what we can all...
Having one or more copies of the gene doesn’t guarantee Chris or anyone else in a similar situation will go on to develop Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia.
Researchers confirm a primary cause of Alzheimer’s disease
In a study from Yale-NUS College, researchers found evidence that metabolic dysfunction is a primary cause of Alzheimer's disease.