Weak muscle strength could signal dementia risk in older people
As we age, it's common to lose muscle strength and slow down, making daily tasks harder. But new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU)...
Healthy blood sugar is the key to slowing brain aging, and this diet can...
As people grow older, the brain naturally starts to shrink, a process called brain atrophy. This gradual loss of brain cells can lead to...
Cold sore virus: A silent intruder in the brain
The common cold sore virus, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), may do more than just cause painful sores—it can invade the brain, potentially...
Keeping blood pressure in check can lower dementia risk, study finds
A team of researchers from Beijing Anzhen Hospital and other institutions recently conducted a study that sheds light on the connection between blood pressure...
Parkinson’s disease may start in the gut: New research hints at possible prevention
Scientists are learning more about the mysterious origins of Parkinson’s disease, and recent research suggests it may start in the gut.
Elizabeth Bess, a chemistry...
Study finds big cause of dementia-like symptoms in some people
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have found that some patients diagnosed with behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) might actually have a treatable condition: a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)...
Changes in eyes may be sign of Alzheimer’s disease
In a groundbreaking study, researchers at Cedars-Sinai analyzed changes in the retina of patients with Alzheimer’s disease to understand how these changes might mirror...
This widely used diabetes drug may protect against dementia
Type 2 diabetes is a common, long-term condition where the body struggles to manage blood sugar levels effectively.
One of the most widely used treatments...
These simple habits can help lower dementia risk
Dementia refers to a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and social skills to the point that they disrupt daily life.
It’s not one...
Short bursts of vigorous exercise can boost brain function, study shows
For decades, research has shown that regular exercise improves not only physical health but also brain function. But what about short, intense bursts of...