Depression May Change a Key Memory Area of the Brain
Depression may be connected with subtle differences in a part of the brain that helps people form and retrieve memories, according to a large...
Three Midlife Diseases May Cost 13 Years of Dementia-Free Life
Taking care of your heart and blood vessels in middle age may also help protect your brain for many years.
A large study found that...
After a Stroke At 14, She Vowed to Walk at Her High School Graduation
Bella Chambasis was 14 years old when she started having daily nosebleeds, nausea and exhaustion that made getting dressed difficult.
“Then I started to get...
The Best Blood Pressure Target After 60
Keeping blood pressure in a healthy range is one of the best ways for older adults to protect their health.
Blood pressure is the force...
Scientists Find Better Parkinson’s Treatments
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common brain disorders in older adults, affecting millions of people around the world. It mainly causes shaking,...
Scientists Find a Possible Way to Reverse Joint Aging
Osteoarthritis affects millions of people and becomes more common with age.
The condition slowly damages cartilage, the smooth and flexible tissue that covers the ends...
Scientists Finds a New Disease That Damages Blood Vessels and the Liver
Scientists have identified a rare genetic disease that can cause severe inflammation in blood vessels and damage the liver from a very young age.
The...
Study Finds a Surprising Cause of Autism
Scientists are learning more about the biology behind conditions that affect the brain, including autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Genes, brain chemicals and...
Common Painkiller Could Harm Kidneys When Taken with Blood Pressure Drugs
A common painkiller found in many medicine cabinets may become risky when it is combined with certain blood pressure medicines.
Researchers at the University of...
Common Medicines Linked to Faster Memory Loss in Older People
A group of commonly used medicines may be linked to a greater risk of memory and thinking problems in older adults, according to research...