Aricept (donepezil) was the second drug approved for Alzheimer’s over two decades ago. While the drug does not halt the disease’s progression, it has…
High blood pressure is linked to a lot of common health problems, most notably stroke and heart disease. Scientists have also established a link…
In a new study, researchers rejuvenated older brain cells so that they acted like younger cells — at least, in rats. The team of…
Frequently napping during the day may be a sign of fatigue or growing older, but a new study suggests it may also be a…
Imagine if neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s could be treated by implanting a small device into the brain that would allow doctors to manipulate neurons…
Frontotemporal lobar degeneration, also known as frontotemporal dementia (FTD), refers to various disorders that cause cell damage and affect the brain. FTD is the…
The National Institute on Aging is providing researchers with $3.5 million for a five-year study on the effectiveness of an app that will help…
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