Why brain fog happens and what you can do about it
Many people use the term “brain fog” to describe a frustrating mental state where thinking feels slow, unclear, or exhausting.
It is not a medical...
Old seizure drug may stop Alzheimer’s plaques before they form, study suggests
Scientists at Northwestern University say a common anti-seizure medication may be able to prevent the earliest steps of Alzheimer’s disease—long before memory loss begins.
In...
Why aging must be at the center of Parkinson’s study
A new international effort is calling for a major shift in how scientists study Parkinson’s disease.
Although aging is the single biggest risk factor for...
Keeping your mind active could delay Alzheimer’s onset by 5 years
Staying mentally active throughout life—by reading, writing, playing games, or even learning a new language—may be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease...
Higher fiber intake linked to lower dementia risk, 20-year study finds
Scientists from the University of Tsukuba have found that higher dietary fiber intake may be linked to a lower risk of developing dementia.
According to...
New blood test could help detect and treat Alzheimer’s earlier
Researchers from Emory University’s Goizueta Brain Health Institute have made an exciting discovery that could change how we detect and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
By studying...
Scientists may have found a brain network for Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a long-lasting and slowly worsening brain condition that affects movement, thinking, sleep, and many other body functions.
More than one million people...
Drinking coffee may cut dementia risk by up to 50%, study finds
Scientists from Niigata University and other institutions have found that higher coffee and caffeine intake may be linked to a reduced risk of dementia.
Dementia...
Choline deficiency linked to Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
Choline, an essential nutrient produced by the liver in small quantities and found in foods such as eggs, broccoli, beans, meat, and poultry, plays...
Lifelong mental stimulation could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s, study finds
Keeping the brain active from an early age may help protect memory and brain connections later in life, even in the presence of Alzheimer’s...