Red meat in a healthy diet could benefit the brain, study suggests
For years, red meat has been linked to heart disease, prompting many health experts to recommend cutting back or eliminating it.
But new research from...
New blood test could diagnose Parkinson’s disease earlier
Parkinson’s disease is best known for its impact on the central nervous system, causing symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slow movement.
However, new research...
Commonly used drugs linked to higher risk of cognitive decline
Cognitive decline can range from mild memory problems to severe dementia, which can greatly affect daily life.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of...
Hidden stress may speed up memory loss in older people
Stress that people keep inside may be quietly damaging brain health in older Chinese Americans, according to new research from Rutgers Health.
The study found...
Weekly vigorous exercise may protect brain health in high blood pressure
People with high blood pressure are more likely to experience memory loss and dementia as they age.
But a new study from Wake Forest University...
Early heart problems may be linked to brain shrinkage and dementia risk
People who start to show early signs of heart problems may also be experiencing early changes in their brain health, according to new research.
A...
Exercise may boost brain insulin response and help prevent dementia
A new study led by scientists at Rutgers University–New Brunswick has found that exercise might improve brain health by helping brain cells respond better...
This cough drug may slow down Parkinson’s disease dementia
Dementia poses a major health challenge with no safe, affordable treatments to slow its progression.
Researchers at Lawson Research Institute (Lawson), the research arm of...
Daytime sleepiness may signal higher dementia risk in these people
Older women who become sleepier during the day over a five-year period may have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a new...
Lewy body dementia may begin earlier than we thought, study finds
A new study from the University of Helsinki and the University of Tampere in Finland has found that Lewy body disease, a brain condition...