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...
A 3-minute brainwave test may detect Alzheimer’s years earlier
Researchers from the University of Bath have developed a quick and easy brainwave test that can spot signs of memory problems linked to Alzheimer’s...
Scientists find a hidden brain trigger of dementia
Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have made an exciting discovery that could lead to new treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia.
They found...
Pancreatic cancer may share surprising similarities with dementia, study finds
Scientists funded by Cancer Research UK have discovered that cells in the pancreas that are at risk of turning into cancer cells start behaving...