Your ZIP code could predict your dementia risk
New research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine reveals something surprising and important: the place where you live could have a big impact...
Study finds the key to preventing dementia in the brain
A new study from the University of Cambridge has uncovered a surprising link between the brain’s waste-clearing system and the risk of developing dementia.
The...
How to effectively prevent heart disease and dementia older people
More than 70% of people over the age of 70 will develop heart disease at some point in their lives.
This number shows just how...
Gum disease may increase brain damage in older adults
Taking care of your teeth and gums may do more than just protect your smile—it might also help protect your brain.
New research published on...
The hidden clue in your blood pressure that help prevent dementia
Scientists at the University of Miami have made an important discovery: a part of your blood pressure reading that many people overlook could actually...
Can coffee waste turned into powerful brain medicine?
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s affect millions of people in the United States.
These diseases slowly damage brain cells, making it harder for...
Scientists find new brain signal behind Parkinson’s movement symptoms
When a person has Parkinson’s disease, their brain sends out signals that cause tremors, stiffness, and trouble with movement.
Scientists around the world are trying...
These common drugs may harm your memory function
As people get older, many start to notice small changes in memory or thinking.
While some forgetfulness is normal with age, more serious problems—like confusion,...
Teen blood sugar struggles raise risk of nerve damage later in life
A new study from the University of Michigan has found that poor blood sugar control during the teenage years can lead to painful health...
Study finds the key to preventing dementia
A major study led by the University of Cambridge has revealed that problems with the brain’s waste clearance system may explain why some people...