Scientists discover key protein that could stop heart and brain cell damage
Scientists at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University have discovered a new protein that could help protect the heart and brain...
Not eating enough greens? It could hurt your memory, new study finds
A new study from Tufts University is revealing how not getting enough vitamin K in your diet may harm your brain as you age.
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17 risk factors may link stroke, dementia, and depression in later life
A new review has found that stroke, dementia, and depression in older adults share many of the same risk factors—17 in total. This means...
Common causes and treatment of alcohol-related dementia
Alcohol-related dementia, sometimes called alcoholic dementia, is a condition that can develop after years of heavy drinking. It’s a serious brain disorder that affects...
Fruit compound shows promise for treating ALS and dementia
A natural substance found in everyday fruits and vegetables might one day help treat serious brain and nerve diseases like ALS and dementia, according...
Common epilepsy drug could treat a deadly type of dementia
A recent study offers new hope for treating frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), a severe brain disease that affects memory, behavior, and language. Researchers have...
How long-term obesity harms the brain and cognitive function
As obesity rates continue to climb around the world, scientists are trying to better understand how carrying excess weight affects more than just the...
8 or more drinks every week may cause brain damage and memory problems
Drinking a lot of alcohol can seriously harm the brain, especially in older adults. A recent study published in the journal Neurology found that...
People with heart rhythm issues have higher dementia risk
A large population-based study in Europe has found that atrial fibrillation (AFib)—a common heart rhythm disorder—is linked to a significantly higher risk of dementia,...
Blood test may predict dementia risk 10 years in advance
Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered that certain proteins found in the blood may help predict if a person will develop dementia,...