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How to protect brain health if you have high blood pressure

High blood pressure is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it can be managed with medication, it's important to take additional...

High blood pressure in 30s linked to worse brain health in 70s, especially in...

High blood pressure in your 30s can lead to worse brain health when you reach 75, especially for men, according to a study from...

Scientists find a big cause of cognitive decline in older people

Dementia is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and it is characterized by a decline in cognitive function, including memory loss,...

The longer blood pressure stays in normal range, the lower your dementia risk

Once upon a time, there was a team of researchers from Beijing Anzhen Hospital and other places who did a study on how controlling...

Simple test may predict cognitive impairment in older people much earlier

Scientists have discovered a simple memory test that may predict the risk of developing cognitive impairment years later.

How exercise can boost your brain health

In a new study, scientists at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology wanted to learn more about how exercise affects the brain. They...

Fixing a problem with the heart may be good for your brain

Atrial fibrillation is a condition that affects the heart's rhythm, causing it to beat irregularly and sometimes rapidly. It is estimated that up to...

This antibiotic drug may help treat frontotemporal dementia

Frontotemporal dementia is a type of early-onset dementia that affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, causing behavior changes, difficulty speaking and...

Scientists find a new potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, a group of scientists from MIT discovered a way to reverse neurodegeneration and other symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Scientists find a cause of cognitive decline in older people

In a new study, a team of scientists at the Salk Institute and elsewhere were studying the aging brain. They wanted to understand why some...