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.
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…
The tangled amyloid and tau proteins that accumulate in the aging brains of people with Alzheimer’s have been a major focus for drug developers…
It turns out that blood sugar that’s too high or too low may have a negative impact on brain health. In separate studies, researchers…
It’s generally accepted that exercising your mind through reading, crossword puzzles and even learning a new language benefits your brain as you age. But…
Researchers today said that for the first time they have clinical evidence that a series of lifestyle changes and medical interventions can slow cognitive…
Here’s the surprising truth about brain health: there is a lot you can do. If your brain was like a bicep, you may exercise…
Diet has been shown to play a role in staving off a variety of disorders, from cardiovascular disease to dementia. A new study pinpoints…
Dietary supplements make up a ubiquitous, $40 billion industry. Some of the 50,000 different types of supplements out there claim to improve your mood,…
Doctors can spot the beginning stages of mild cognitive impairment, and the very early symptoms of Alzheimer’s, through memory tests. But these tests —…
Exercise has long been known to provide a wealth of health benefits, both physical and mental. But a new study suggests that exercise can…
Discovering that you’ll be in charge of your loved one’s Alzheimer’s care may feel overwhelming at first. As their caregiver, you may feel stressed…
A new study has examined the dementia prevention benefits of social activity in 50 and 60 year olds, finding that a robust social calendar…