Using digital technology may prevent dementia in older people, study shows
For years, many people have worried that too much screen time and digital technology might damage our brains, especially as we get older. The...
Scientists find a new treatment for dementia
Dementia is a heartbreaking condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It slowly damages memory, thinking skills, and the ability to do everyday tasks....
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...
Sleep supplement may help protect memory function in older people
A team of scientists in Japan has found a promising new way to support memory and brain health as we grow older—by using something...
From goo to glue: How a Parkinson’s protein hardens in brain cells
Scientists have made a big breakthrough in understanding how a protein linked to Parkinson’s disease changes form inside our cells—transforming from a sticky, honey-like...
Five reasons why young-onset dementia is often missed
Around 57 million people worldwide have dementia. While most cases of dementia are diagnosed in older adults, about 7% of cases occur in people...
These common drugs may harm your memory function
When people take medicine for everyday health problems—like allergies, high blood pressure, or bladder issues—they usually expect to feel better, not worse. But researchers...
Calming brain’s immune cells may help fight Alzheimer’s early
New research suggests that soothing the brain’s immune cells could help prevent or reduce the harmful inflammation seen in Alzheimer’s disease.
The study points to...
Heart’s stretching ability may help predict stroke and dementia risk
A new study from the University of Minnesota Medical School has found that how well a part of the heart called the left atrium...
Keeping blood pressure in check can prevent dementia effectively, study finds
Once upon a time, a group of researchers from Beijing Anzhen Hospital and other institutions wanted to better understand how our blood pressure affects...