What factors affect our brain health? What can we do to protect our brains from premature aging, cognitive decline, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia? Scientists, doctors, patients, and caregivers share insights here about brain health.
A new study published in the journal Neurology conducted by researchers in Sweden has found that keeping active in middle age mentally and physically…
Renowned Harvard University geneticist David Sinclair recently made a startling assertion: Scientific data shows he has knocked more than two decades off his biological…
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…
The Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on dietary supplements sellers making claims that their products can cure or treat dementia and Alzheimer’s….
There is little that is known for sure in the realm of Alzheimer’s research, and what we do know seems like it’s always changing….
Hearing loss is a common condition that millions suffer from, and it could impact your risk of dementia, experts say. A new study from…
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…
Fasting to stop yourself from aging might sound a bit new agey, but the concept is getting some serious backing in scientific studies. 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…
You are what you eat, so the saying goes, and a recent study is lending some validity to the phrase. Researchers from Iowa State…
Because there is no treatment for Alzheimer’s, prevention strategies offer the best weapons we have against the disease. And now, researchers are providing a…
Getting enough protein—in food form, not shakes—might help you live a longer, healthier life.
How long does a person have to play contact sports like football for concerns like brain damage? For youngsters around the age of 12,…
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…