Keto diet could support brain function in dementia, study finds
Scientists from Saint Louis University report that the ketogenic (keto) diet and related supplements may help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is...
Early signs of Parkinson’s disease you shouldn’t ignore
Parkinson’s disease is a brain condition that mostly affects how a person moves. It gets worse over time, but the first signs can be...
How food combinations affect dementia risk
Dementia is a condition characterized by a loss of cognitive functioning, including thinking, remembering, and reasoning, to the extent that it interferes with daily...
Scientists identify key brain network behind Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers have uncovered a major clue about what causes Parkinson’s disease, a progressive brain disorder that affects movement, sleep, and thinking.
An international team led...
Poor kidney function may skew Alzheimer’s blood test results, study warns
People with reduced kidney function may have higher levels of several blood markers commonly used in Alzheimer’s disease research, according to a large new...
Scientists discover new target that could lead to better Alzheimer’s treatments
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have identified a promising new target for treating Alzheimer’s disease, raising hopes for future therapies that...
Parkinson’s disease may force the body to switch to “emergency mode” for energy
Weight loss is a common but puzzling problem for many people living with Parkinson’s disease. Patients often become thinner as the disease progresses, even...
Higher vitamin D levels linked to lower dementia risk
Low vitamin D levels associated with higher dementia risk, study warns
Scientists from Tufts University and other institutions report that higher vitamin D levels in...
Early signs of Parkinson’s disease you shouldn’t ignore
Parkinson’s disease is a brain condition that mainly affects movement. It gets worse over time, but the early signs can be small and easy...
Could fixing cell energy problems prevent Alzheimer’s?
A new study from Yale-NUS College is giving scientists a new way to think about what might cause Alzheimer’s disease.
This illness affects memory and...