These drugs may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that leads to movements you can't control, like shaking, stiffness, and trouble with balance and coordination.
Symptoms start slowly...
Scientists identify new type of memory loss in older adults
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have discovered a new type of memory loss syndrome in older adults that affects the brain's limbic system.
This syndrome,...
How an anesthesia drug makes us unconscious
Anesthesia drugs are crucial for surgeries, allowing patients to be unconscious and pain-free.
However, scientists have long wondered exactly how these drugs work in the...
Can stroke increase your dementia risk?
Stroke and dementia are two serious health conditions that affect the brain, and research has shown that they are closely linked.
Understanding this connection can...
Understanding common brain health problems in older adults
As we age, our brains, like the rest of our bodies, go through changes.
While some memory lapses are a normal part of aging, more...
Gut protein might protect brain cells in Parkinson’s Disease
Nearly 10 million people worldwide suffer from Parkinson's disease (PD), a condition that causes muscle rigidity and tremors due to the loss of a...
Research shows big cause of Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting about one million people in the United States. It disrupts daily activities due to the loss of...
Living near parks and trees can help slow memory loss in midlife
Research has shown that about 40% of dementia cases worldwide could be prevented or delayed by addressing certain risk factors, especially during midlife.
A new...
Is Joe Biden experiencing cognitive decline? Here’s why we shouldn’t speculate
As the United States presidential election race gathers pace, current president Joe Biden's advanced age continues to draw significant scrutiny.
But either candidate would reach...
Hormone therapy for breast cancer may lower dementia risk
A recent study suggests that hormone therapy for treating breast cancer could lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and similar dementias.
This research, one...