How blood pressure affects brain health as we age
A recent study from the University of Miami has revealed new insights into how blood pressure affects our brain as we get older.
The findings...
Does memory loss always mean dementia?
Many people worry when they or someone they love starts to forget things more often.
It’s common to wonder, “Is this normal aging or is...
Eight or more drinks every week may cause brain injury in older people
Drinking heavily—eight or more alcoholic drinks per week—may increase the risk of brain damage and cognitive problems, according to a new study published on...
Research discovers new cause of cognitive decline in older people
Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have made an exciting discovery that could explain why our memory and learning abilities often...
This common sweetener may cause brain disease, research shows
A sweetener often promoted as a healthy alternative to sugar may not be as safe as it seems.
New research presented at the 2025 American...
When reality fails: What to know about psychosis
Hearing voices. Seeing imaginary people and animals. Feeling paranoid. Thinking others can hear their thoughts.
A teen or young adult experiencing these sensations might get...
Study finds big cause of memory loss in older people
Your brain has a special defense system called the blood-brain barrier. This network of tiny blood vessels controls what can enter the brain from...
Scientists find a single dose of compound can boost brain flexibility for weeks
Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that just one dose of a psychedelic compound can improve the brain’s ability to adapt and...
Blood test could predict dementia years before symptoms in people with sleep disorder
A new study from McGill University has found that a simple blood test could help predict the risk of developing dementia years in advance...
New drug could prevent brain cancer from coming back after radiation
Scientists at UT Health San Antonio have found a promising way to stop glioblastoma—the deadliest type of brain cancer—from coming back after radiation treatment.
Their...