Antibiotics do not increase dementia risk in older people, study finds
A new study provides reassurance for healthy older adults who need to use antibiotics, finding no link between antibiotic use and an increased risk...
Older adults show slower aging than previous generations
A recent study from the Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health highlights a remarkable improvement in...
Blood pressure fluctuations linked to cognitive decline, study finds
Fluctuating blood pressure in older adults may be connected to declines in memory and thinking skills, according to a new study published in Neurology.
The research...
Blood pressure drugs could strongly impact brain health
Researchers from the University of Minnesota have uncovered an unexpected benefit of blood pressure medications: they can enhance the brain's natural opioid system.
This discovery...
AI chatbots show cognitive impairment signs like early dementia
Recent research reveals that popular AI chatbots, often considered advanced and capable, display signs of mild cognitive impairment when tested using tools designed to...
Scientists find an important cause of memory loss in older people
Scientists from the University of Washington have uncovered an important clue about keeping your brain healthy as you age: the condition of your blood-brain...
How to boost your brain health
Can simple diet and lifestyle changes keep your brain healthy?
Do you have the power to prevent Alzheimer's disease and dementia or lower your MS...
This blood test can predict dementia before symptoms appear
Scientists from Boston University and other institutions have identified a blood biomarker that could help detect the earliest signs of dementia, even before any...
Antibiotics are linked to cognitive decline in middle-aged women
A recent study from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard has uncovered a potential link between antibiotics use in middle-aged women and an increased risk...
12 questions to ask for better brain health in 2024
Improving your brain health in the new year can start with a simple step, talking with your neurologist or primary care physician about 12...