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10 ways to keep your brain healthy with high blood pressure

High blood pressure affects a lot of people everywhere. Yes, there are medicines for it. But if you have high blood pressure, there are more...

Battling cognitive decline: improved solutions for sleep apnea

The heightened risk of cognitive function decline from undiagnosed Obstructive sleep apnea, especially in middle-aged men.

Type 1 diabetes linked with accelerated brain aging

A research study led by the University of Texas Health Science Center confirmed a connection between type 1 diabetes and accelerated brain aging.

Mysterious virus effects: how Covid-19 can mix up brain cells

COVID-19 virus could cause brain cells to join together, and this mix-up can lead to serious issues for our brains.

Mental drug use linked to higher dementia risk in Covid-19 patients

Older adults who had been taking psychotropic medication before being hospitalized due to COVID-19 faced a higher risk of developing dementia.

Muscle fat and memory loss: a surprising link

Cognitive decline affects our ability to remember things, solve problems, and understand information. But did you know that fat in our muscles might be connected to this memory problem?

High blood pressure in early adulthood linked to worse brain health in later life

High blood pressure in early adulthood (ages 30 to 40) is associated with worse brain health around age 75, particularly in men.

New research offers hope for treating Alzheimer’s and dementia

A recent study has made a significant discovery in the quest to treat Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.

Older people with diabetes and tooth loss at greater risk of dementia

A new study has found that older adults who have both diabetes and complete tooth loss experience more severe cognitive decline and at a...

Fighting back against Parkinson’s disease

When Ed Baker was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2018, he was given one directive by his neurologist: Exercise, exercise, exercise.