Is Losing Your Sense of Smell a Sign of Dementia? Study Reveals New Clues
By
Deborah Kan
| July 20th, 2020
As we age, so do our abilities to see and hear… Now, new research indicates that out of all of our senses, our sense…
Lack of Sleep Could Hurt The Brain’s Ability To Clear Out Toxins
By
Nicholas Chan
| March 20th, 2020
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…
Researcher Takes First Steps Toward Defining Brain-Cleansing Power of Sleep
By
Tanner Jensen
| February 13th, 2020
Research into dementia prevention has looked into a variety of possibilities, including diet and exercise. But researchers are also looking at how sleep affects…
Bigger Risk for Smaller Brains: Concussions in Youth Football
By
Tanner Jensen
| January 27th, 2020
A recent study conducted by the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab dug into a growing concern among sports fans: Youth football players are more vulnerable…
Ovarian Cancer Protein May Worsen Alzheimer’s Neurodegeneration
By
Tanner Jensen
| January 20th, 2020
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…
Screening For Dementia in Primary Care to Improve Early Detection
By Lecia Bushak | January 16th, 2020
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…
Yoga Benefits the Brain and May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s
By Lecia Bushak | December 16th, 2019
Staying aerobically fit, and sticking to an exercise routine like running, is good for your brain and overall health. But new research points towards…
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