We’ve all felt the effects of stress—but here’s news that might encourage you to do something about it. According to a new study published…
Preeclampsia—a spike in blood pressure that only occurs during pregnancy or the postpartum period, can be a scary complication of giving birth—in fact, it…
Your teeth and your brain are both housed in your head, but what does oral care have to do with the health of your…
Developmental psychologist Darya Gaysina speaks about the relationship between depression, cognitive health and dementia. Is there a connection between brain health and depression? Treating…
As we age, we do what we can to prevent cognitive decline: eat blueberries, get our 10,000 steps in and download brain games to…
A study shows that air pollution is linked with an increased risk of developing by up to 40 percent. Air pollution is on the…
Researcher Dr. Bruce Lamb shares his insights on the connection between traumatic brain injury, cognitive functioning and dementia. A concussion may cause headaches, fatigue and…
In a recent study, researchers explore ways to predict people’s 10-year risk of developing dementia. Dementia has a silent beginning, according to most scientists….
We all know that exercising and eating right is important to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke, which strike older people in…
New research finds Xanax, Ativan, Valium and other benzodiazepines could increase Alzheimer’s risk. A drug group known as benzodiazepines—commonly referred to as ‘benzos’—has been…
Two years ago, Dr. Daniel Cole’s 85-year-old father had heart bypass surgery. He hasn’t been quite the same since. Now, his family members are…
How many hits can a person take before a blow to the head translates to damage that mimics dementia? Just one, according to new…
We know that habits like exercise and eating a nutritious diet are good for our bodies. But when it comes to brain health, it’s…
Giving birth to five or more children may raise the risk of Alzheimer’s by as much as 70 percent, a new study has found….
Bill Gates announced that he will pledge $30 million to funding a way to detect Alzheimer’s in the earliest stages, before symptoms like memory…