What factors affect our brain health? What can we do to protect our brains from premature aging, cognitive decline, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia? Scientists, doctors, patients, and caregivers share insights here about brain health.
Because of their lasting effects on the brain, strains of the coronavirus — possibly including COVID-19 — could cause the onset of some of…
Researchers and physicians once thought that people suffering from dementia wouldn’t understand or follow instructions to perform physical exercises, says Dr. Tim Fleiner, an…
Chronic breathing disorders during sleep are associated with key biomarkers of Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. The researchers found that sleep-disordered breathing (SDB)…
Aspirin is ineffective in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. While aspirin is one of the most widely used treatments…
Scientists have discovered that the cells linked to Alzheimer’s disease are far more diverse than previously thought. In a new study, researchers examined what’s…
The biology of sleep has long been a mystery. Exactly how brain and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s might be biologically connected to sleeping disorders…
More researchers are paying attention to the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics when it comes to treating mental illnesses like depression and addiction — and…
A recent study by Michigan State University (MSU) researchers confirms old adages about happy spouses leading to happy lives. According to the study, optimism…
Research into dementia prevention has looked into a variety of possibilities, including diet and exercise. But researchers are also looking at how sleep affects…
A recent study conducted by the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab dug into a growing concern among sports fans: Youth football players are more vulnerable…
A new study by Houston Methodist scientists finds that a protein linked to ovarian cancer may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The…
Early detection of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can help patients get the care and help they need sooner rather than later, but there is…
Pulling an all-nighter or getting fewer hours of sleep than normal may have more consequences than simply suffering fatigue during the work day. According…
Scientists are increasingly certain that Alzheimer’s and other dementias are caused by many factors. Genetics certainly play a major role, but researchers are increasingly…
Staying aerobically fit, and sticking to an exercise routine like running, is good for your brain and overall health. But new research points towards…