An Alzheimer’s diagnosis is tricky: Is it a bad day and the normal forgetfulness that accompanies old age, or is it the beginning signs…
Could marijuana treat Alzheimer’s? That’s what scientists at the University Medical Center Goettingen in Goettingen, Germany were investigating when they found that THC, the…
Here’s news that coffee drinkers everywhere can raise their morning mug to: A new study is investigating why coffee may prevent against diseases like…
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It sounds like a science fiction movie: an eye scan that can provide information about your brain, and, quite possibly, your future. But according…
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You probably know herpes, or HSV1, as the cause of a cold sore, a common virus that affects two out of three people under…
While recent access to DNA reports like 23andMe has stoked fear amongst those who received confirmation that they carry one or two copies of…
Your teeth and your brain are both housed in your head, but what does oral care have to do with the health of your…
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Air pollution is on the rise, and there’s no question that it’s bad for your respiratory system. Scientists have linked pollution to around 9…
Dr. Douglas Feinstein shares his team’s research into the link between alcohol consumption and brain health. Is drinking alcohol ever a good idea for…
There’s growing evidence that exercise is not just good for the body, but also the brain, boosting memory and overall brain health. It’s been…
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, but are they also a Magic 8 Ball for Alzheimer’s? Scientists have found that they’re…