Research shows that getting enough healthy sleep can reduce the risk of dementia. It cleans contaminants from the brain, and in fact, it’s so…
Sometimes, the proteins in the body stop doing their jobs. They turn into polluting plaques, tangles and globs that can build up in the…
This would be one less thing to lie awake at night worrying about: In a small study, researchers found that an FDA-approved insomnia drug…
The next time you’re deciding between a halibut or a steak filet, there’s now one more reason to opt for fish over red meat. A…
How much sleep do you need to keep your brain healthy? Here’s what the science says: 1) Not getting eight hours? Don’t panic: There…
We all know that a diet lacking in nutrition leads to poor health — but scientists have now studied the impact on mice who…
Sleep seems to play a big — though still mysterious — role in brain health. And mounting research is pointing to a strong link…
The brain’s neurons communicate with each other through chemical and electrical signals. But as Alzheimer’s disease develops, protein plaques and deposits buildup and kill…
Today, more than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease globally. In the U.S., one in 10 people over the age of 65,…
Scientists still aren’t sure what causes Alzheimer’s, but they have figured out that the progression of this disease is closely linked to the buildup…
After almost two decades of stagnation, two new drugs for Alzheimer’s have hit the market in the last three years. The approval of Biogen…
Sure, your run-of-the-mill, every day stress and worry may be associated with dementia. But just as depression bears a well-known link to dementia, including…
Despite decades of study, the underlying cause of Alzheimer’s continues to evade scientists. Because it’s such a mystery, there are only six drugs approved for…
Over 30 million people live with Alzheimer’s disease worldwide, making it the most common form of dementia. Two thirds of those diagnoses are women….
As Julie Fleming’s father slipped into the later stages of Alzheimer’s dementia, she could only watch as his computer skills and interests faded. “The…