Early menopause may increase dementia risk, study finds
A new international study led by researchers at the University of Galway has found that women who enter menopause at an earlier age may...
Could anxiety drugs be harming your memory function?
Benzodiazepines are medications often used to treat anxiety and sleep problems.
They work well in the short term and are commonly prescribed by doctors. But...
Scientists find deep cause behind long COVID brain fog
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic began several years ago, scientists are still working to understand all of its long-term effects.
One of the most troubling...
Brain injuries may cause dementia in older people
A new study has found that older adults who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more likely to develop dementia, need home care,...
Nerve damage in feet and hands often missed, study finds
Nerve damage in the feet and hands, also known as neuropathy, is more common than many realize — and often goes undiagnosed.
A new study...
Chronic sleep loss may speed up brain aging, study finds
A new study published in the September 10, 2025, issue of Neurology® reveals that chronic insomnia may accelerate memory decline and cognitive aging.
The findings...
Why your biological age may predict cognitive decline better than birthdays
A new study from psychologists at the University of Virginia has found that biological aging, measured through “epigenetic clocks,” may predict who experiences memory...
New ultrasound helmet can safely reach deep brain areas without surgery
A new ultrasound device that can reach deep areas of the brain without surgery has been developed by researchers from University College London (UCL)...
Now night light may damage your brain, mood, and metabolism
Dr. Randy J. Nelson is not your typical scientist.
Before he became one of the world’s leading experts on circadian rhythms — the body’s natural...
How caffeine changes the sleeping brain
Caffeine is one of the most widely used substances in the world.
It’s in coffee, tea, chocolate, energy drinks, and many soft drinks, making it...