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...
Stiff arteries may increase brain damage in older people
A new study suggests that older adults with stiff arteries may be more likely to suffer damage to brain nerve fibers, even before showing...
Your eyes could predict aging speed and heart attacks, study finds
A new study from McMaster University and the Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) has found that the tiny blood vessels in your eyes may...
Study find big cause of Parkinson’s and Lewy Body dementia and new treatment
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) are brain diseases that affect millions of people in the United States.
They slowly damage the brain, making...
Can blood pressure drugs protect your brain from dementia?
A new study brings good news for older adults with high blood pressure. It shows that taking blood pressure medicine might help lower the...
Are your blood pressure drugs quietly harming your brain?
Many people take common medications to help with allergies, colds, high blood pressure, or even depression.
These drugs, known as anticholinergic medications, have been used...
Lack of time may be a hidden barrier to dementia prevention, study suggests
Time may be the missing piece in the puzzle of dementia prevention, according to a new study by researchers at the University of New...