Heart flexibility may predict stroke and dementia risk, study finds
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School have discovered a key heart measurement that can help predict a person’s risk of having an...
Scientists find a treatable cause of dementia-like symptoms
A new study from Cedars-Sinai has brought hope to some patients who have been diagnosed with a rare form of dementia. The research found...
Doing one new thing a day may boost memory and mood, study finds
A new study from the University of Toronto suggests that doing just one new thing each day—no matter how small—can significantly improve memory, mood,...
Scientists find the key to preserving memory in older age
Many older adults worry about memory loss and other changes in thinking as they age. Most of the time, these changes are mild and...
Common medicines may affect memory, especially in older adults
Many people take medicine for everyday health problems like colds, allergies, or high blood pressure. These medicines help us feel better, and some are...
AI-powered MRI accurately distinguishes Parkinson’s from similar disorders
A team of researchers from the University of Florida has developed a powerful new tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and MRI scans to...
Air pollution may raise dementia risk—and diet might play a role
Dementia is a condition that affects the brain, often making it harder for people to remember things, think clearly, or behave as they normally...
Blood test could predict dementia years before symptoms in people with sleep disorder
A new study from McGill University has found that a simple blood test could help predict the risk of developing dementia years in advance...
Why the bottom number in blood pressure matters for dementia risk
A recent study has found that the bottom number in a blood pressure reading—known as diastolic blood pressure—may be more important for brain health...
Cholesterol-hungry brain cells may explain early Alzheimer’s development
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is often recognized by its well-known symptoms—memory loss, confusion, and cognitive decline.
But long before these signs appear, people may experience sleep...