Alzheimer’s Risk Factors 101: Here’s What You Need to Know
Researchers have been focusing on how brain plaque contributes to Alzheimer’s disease since Dr. Alois Alzheimer noticed strange clumps in a patient’s brain after…
Researchers have been focusing on how brain plaque contributes to Alzheimer’s disease since Dr. Alois Alzheimer noticed strange clumps in a patient’s brain after…
Light physical activity—even an activity as simple as retrieving your mail or taking the dog on a walk—could keep your brain healthy, according to…
Scientists still don’t know why some people get Alzheimer’s and others can recall facts and memories well into their 90s, but they believe it’s…
New research shows that heavy drinking is linked with structural changes in the brain during early abstinence. While research shows that there are many…
When we open the pantry or fridge for a snack, we usually mindlessly grab whatever is easy and visible. But reaching for nuts over,…
For a disease that has no cure or treatment to stave off the symptoms, a new study offering even a sliver of positive news…
Receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis often leaves caregivers and patients feeling confused. While the rate at which Alzheimer’s disease progresses varies, it typically moves slowly…
Alzheimer’s disrupts a lot of the brain, but it doesn’t disrupt your ability to feel emotion. You can still feel loved, lonely, sad or upset.
What does your brain do while you sleep? According to a new study, deep sleep is when your brain gets a scrub down, washing…
If we told you there was a magic pill to feel less tired, more alert and younger, you’d take it, right? What if we…
We know there are differences in men and women’s brains that can translate to varied reactions to environmental, lifestyle and genetic factors. But a…
It’s usually not until the later decades that adults start worrying about memory loss. But everyone, even 20-year-olds, can relate to feeling like their…
Getting enough protein—in food form, not shakes—might help you live a longer, healthier life.
To reduce the risk of dementia in old age, a new study suggests that daily movement—even if it’s just doing chores like getting the mail or gardening—could be the best prevention tactic.
Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with the latest diet recommendations to maintain peak brain health. One study finds that canola oil may increase…