Having a sense of purpose may protect the brain from Dementia
People who live in the so-called “Blue Zones,” regions of the world where lifespans are often longer than average, share many lifestyle habits.
One common...
How changes in brain blood flow could transform Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment
More than seven million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, a devastating condition that gradually erodes memory and thinking ability.
Scientists know that the...
Mediterranean diet plus exercise and calorie control may lower diabetes risk
Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health challenges in the world, but new research suggests that simple, sustainable lifestyle changes can help...
How the brain’s immune system may fuel drug relapse—and how to stop it
One of the hardest challenges for people recovering from addiction is avoiding relapse.
Even after long periods of abstinence, the brain’s wiring often pulls people...
Scientists discover a new ‘sixth sense’ that connects gut microbes to the brain
For years, scientists have known that the gut and brain communicate, but much of that conversation was thought to happen slowly, through hormones or...
Scientists discover how tau protein can weaken Alzheimer’s toxicity
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, affects more than 50 million people worldwide.
For decades, researchers have known that two proteins—tau and amyloid-β—play...
Should I break up with my GP? Four signs that it may be time
A long-term relationship with a GP—one who knows you and your history—improves your health and even reduces your chance of dying prematurely.
This type of...
Processed red meat linked to higher dementia risk, study finds
Eating too much red meat—especially processed red meat like bacon, sausage, and bologna—could raise your risk of memory loss and dementia, according to a...
Red light may help prevent dangerous blood clots
A new study led by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC has found that exposure to long-wavelength red light...
Stronger muscles could help prevent type 2 diabetes
A new study from the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has found that having strong muscles may lower your chances of getting type 2...