Two Years After COVID-19, Dementia Risk Spikes
According to experts, we may be living through one of the greatest mass disabling events in history — the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies analyzing the…
According to experts, we may be living through one of the greatest mass disabling events in history — the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies analyzing the…
Unlike many other parts of the body, the brain changes over time, reorganizing its connections in response to our experiences. When we engage in…
It may be common knowledge that high-sugar, high-fat junk food (think: fried foods, milkshakes, pastries, cakes and cookies) aren’t good for your waistline, but…
At AAIC, reporter Phil Gutis learns low-intensity exercise could stop mild cognitive impairment in its tracks. But, researchers say, knowing this is only half…
About one in 20 Americans have levels of vitamin D that would qualify them as deficient. A deficiency of vitamin D has been linked…
Three professors of nutrition and food science at the University of Reading explain why you shouldn’t trust research which claims that a single foodstuff…
Berries aren’t just a delicious cereal topping or perfect midday snack: Every few months, news outlets and websites pick up on new research into…
By 2050, it is estimated that 153 million people worldwide — more than one in every 100 — will be living with Alzheimer’s. While the…
IMAGE: Zhibin Liang, courtesy The Salk Institute. Scientists have been exploring the therapeutic effects of medical cannabis for a host of health conditions, including…
Experts emphasize that living a healthy lifestyle can help boost brain health and reduce chances of developing dementia. Diet is one among several key…
When it comes to our wellbeing, where we live matters. Residential neighborhoods may not only influence our mental health, but our physical health too…
As we age, we experience an increased risk of developing high blood pressure or hypertension — the leading risk factor for disease in the world. Dementia…
Some cases of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are inevitable, thanks to genetics and other factors yet unknown. But one thing scientists have…
The longer you use a car, a cell phone, or any other tool, the more likely it is going to break down. Parts wear…
Researchers have long been studying the therapeutic benefits of listening to music, and how it can stimulate brain regions that regulate cognition, movement, emotions,…