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,…
Glucose is one of the brain’s main sources of fuel, providing energy for our body’s cells. But the brain’s ability to metabolize glucose becomes…
What if you could augment your brain — becoming smarter, more focused, and more aware — for the price of $50 a month? Or,…
A new study predicts dementia cases will rise three-fold. Developing countries are expected to be the hardest hit. Eastern sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and…
Scientists have their eyes set on spotting Alzheimer’s early. The earlier the disease can be diagnosed, the better the chance that a combination of…
Science shows that reading is one among other intellectual activities that is intricately linked with our brain health and social skills. Throughout the COVID-19…
Experts estimate that roughly one in five older adults experience physical pain that lasts for three or more months. This persistent pain (a term…
New clinical trials on memory loss interventions are currently enrolling healthy participants with key Alzhemier’s biomarkers as young as 55 years old. Tau and…
Early research shows that consistent use of saunas or hot tubs may offer similar health benefits to traditional aerobic exercise — including lowering a…
Scientists predict that access to education will reduce one’s risk of dementia, while other lifestyle factors, like smoking and diet, will contribute to the…
Research has shown that glucose levels, the brain’s primary source of fuel, in the central nervous system diminishes in aging, and some researchers suggest that…
Sitting around is a known risk factor for disease and disability. Yet, when older adults start to lose independence — becoming less functional physically…