How Mediterranean diet could protect your brain health
The Mediterranean diet is one of the most widely described and evaluated dietary patterns in scientific literature.
It is characterized by high intakes of vegetables,...
A Mediterranean diet is a simple choice to fight Alzheimer’s disease
Eating a Mediterranean diet, rich in plants and other healthy foods, might help lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
This is important because Alzheimer's...
High Vitamin D levels linked to lower dementia risk in people with diabetes
Scientists from Huazhong University of Science and Technology have found that higher levels of vitamin D in the body are associated with a lower...
Your driving habits could show early signs of memory loss
A new study shows that tracking how older adults drive could help doctors find early signs of memory and thinking problems. The study was...
New test can spot a top cause of dementia before symptoms appear
Scientists in Sweden have made a major discovery that could change how we find and treat Lewy body disease, one of the top causes...
A high-fiber diet could help reduce the risk of dementia
Scientists from the University of Tsukuba in Japan have found that eating a diet rich in fiber may help lower the risk of developing...
New brain scan shows how Parkinson’s disease develops
Parkinson’s disease is a serious condition that affects more than 1.1 million people in the United States.
It slowly damages brain cells that control movement.
By...
Study finds the metabolic roots of memory loss
For many years, scientists have known that what harms the body can also harm the brain.
Problems like obesity, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance...
Heart disease may quietly damage the brain before symptoms appear, study finds
A new study has found that people with coronary artery disease (CAD) may experience changes in their brain's white matter before any signs of...
Sleep loss may speed up brain aging and memory loss, study finds
A new study shows that people with chronic insomnia may face faster memory loss and thinking problems as they age. Chronic insomnia means having...