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...
New light-and-sound technology helps spot stroke early
Every year, strokes take the lives of millions of people around the world. A stroke happens when the blood flow to the brain is...
Smell test may help detect early signs of cognitive decline
A new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham has found that a simple smell test may help detect early signs of memory problems.
The...
What you need to know about rehabilitation exercises after a stroke
Recovering from a stroke can be a long and challenging journey, but with the right rehabilitation exercises, many people can regain strength, movement, and...
Bedtime snack may prevent gut disease and diabetes
About one in three people in the United States has prediabetes, and most of them are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
While doctors...