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How OCD treatment reshapes the brain

A new study reveals that the first-line therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), known as exposure and response prevention (EX/RP), has a significant impact on...

Both high and low “good cholesterol” levels linked to dementia risk in older people

A recent study published in Neurology has found a surprising connection between both high and low levels of HDL cholesterol, often referred to as...

Scientists find surprising link between high “good cholesterol” and dementia

A comprehensive study led by Monash University has revealed a surprising connection between very high levels of HDL-C, commonly known as "good cholesterol," and...

Poor metabolic health linked to increased dementia risk

A new study conducted by researchers at Oxford Population Health reveals a significant association between poor metabolic health and the risk of developing dementia. Metabolic...

Early heart rhythm disorders linked to higher dementia risk

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart condition that can have various consequences on a person's health. A recent study, published in JAMA Network Open, investigated...

New blood test could detect cognitive decline early

Extreme stressors such as childhood neglect, abuse, and psychiatric disorders can lead to various health problems later in life, including depression, anxiety, and cardiovascular...

Early coronary heart disease linked to higher dementia risk

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a known risk factor for dementia, but new research suggests that the age at which CHD is diagnosed can...

Life coach may help delay or prevent Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

Alzheimer's disease remains a growing concern, especially among older adults. A new study led by researchers from UC San Francisco and Kaiser Permanente Washington has...

Healthy midlife diets linked to lower dementia risk, study finds

Recent research has unveiled a compelling connection between a healthy diet during middle age and increased brain volume, suggesting that dietary choices in midlife...

This blood pressure number is linked to brain scars, dementia

A recent study conducted by the University of Miami has suggested that diastolic blood pressure, the bottom number in a blood pressure reading, may...