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Common respiratory bacteria detected in eyes of Alzheimer’s patients

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Common respiratory bacteria detected in eyes of Alzheimer’s patients

Is your diet missing a brain-boosting common nutrient? New anxiety study raises concern

Food-Drink December 12

Is your diet missing a brain-boosting common nutrient? New anxiety study raises concern

A new UC Davis study finds that people with anxiety disorders have 8% less choline in key brain regions, a nutrient found in eggs and fish that may influence anxiety.

Creative hobbies keep the brain young, study finds; here are the best ones to pursue

Health December 6

Creative hobbies keep the brain young, study finds; here are the best ones to pursue

An international study of 1,400-plus adults reveals creative activities like music, dance and art make brains appear biologically younger than their actual age.

Psychiatrist reveals how simple mindset shifts can significantly reduce chronic pain

Health December 6

Psychiatrist reveals how simple mindset shifts can significantly reduce chronic pain

Dr. Daniel Amen's book, "Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain," offers breakthrough methods to treat chronic pain by targeting brain circuits and emotions.

Alzheimer's risk could rise with common condition affecting millions, study finds

Health December 5

Alzheimer's risk could rise with common condition affecting millions, study finds

A new study reveals that obesity accelerated Alzheimer's blood biomarkers by 95% over five years, highlighting a strong connection between weight and brain disease progression.

Scientists reveal the one practice that could prevent dementia as you age

Health December 4

Scientists reveal the one practice that could prevent dementia as you age

New research reveals that social isolation increases dementia risk by 47% in older adults. The study shows that a lack of social contact is a major neurological threat.

Lower dementia risk linked to routine vaccination in major new analysis

Health December 3

Lower dementia risk linked to routine vaccination in major new analysis

A Stanford Medicine study suggests that the shingles vaccine reduces dementia risk by 20% in older adults, offering the first evidence of a potential cause-and-effect relationship.

Popular daily snack found to boost brain blood flow in older adults, new study shows

Health December 3

Popular daily snack found to boost brain blood flow in older adults, new study shows

New research reveals that eating peanuts daily may boost brain health and memory in older adults. A study found a 3% increase in blood flow to key brain areas.

Your brain doesn’t age the way you think — new research upends old beliefs

Health December 2

Your brain doesn’t age the way you think — new research upends old beliefs

Cambridge neuroscientists discover five distinct stages of brain development from birth to 90, revealing key turning points in human aging based on brain structure.

Alzheimer's risk declines sharply with one daily lifestyle change, researchers say

Health November 28

Alzheimer's risk declines sharply with one daily lifestyle change, researchers say

New study reveals physical activity in midlife and later life can reduce dementia risk by up to 45%, offering significant hope for brain health protection.

Common sleep problem tied to serious neurological disorder in major new study

Health November 26

Common sleep problem tied to serious neurological disorder in major new study

Untreated sleep apnea may play a role in Parkinson's disease development, a new study suggests, but early CPAP therapy shows protective benefits.

Alzheimer’s scientists find key to halting brain decline before symptoms

Health November 18

Alzheimer’s scientists find key to halting brain decline before symptoms

Researchers found that melting soft tau protein precursors before they form harmful fibrils could shift Alzheimer's treatment strategies toward early prevention.

Alzheimer’s could be predicted years before symptoms arise using new risk tool

Health November 13

Alzheimer’s could be predicted years before symptoms arise using new risk tool

Mayo Clinic scientists have developed a new method to predict Alzheimer's risk decades before symptoms appear, using brain scans and genetics to estimate a 10-year likelihood.

Brain aging may slow with green tea, walnuts and tiny swamp plant, study finds

Food-Drink November 12

Brain aging may slow with green tea, walnuts and tiny swamp plant, study finds

Green tea, walnuts and the Mankai plant may help slow brain aging, as a new study found that a green Mediterranean diet reduced a harmful protein linked to cognitive decline.

Marine-turned-psychologist's brain breakthrough is helping veterans still fighting inside

Veterans November 11

Marine-turned-psychologist's brain breakthrough is helping veterans still fighting inside

New brain imaging technology helps veterans with PTSD and trauma find healing through objective evidence of invisible injuries, offering hope beyond traditional care.

Bite of dark chocolate could sharpen your memory within an hour, study suggests

Food-Drink November 10

Bite of dark chocolate could sharpen your memory within an hour, study suggests

Bitter compounds in cocoa, berries and red wine may boost memory by 30% within an hour by triggering brain's alarm system, a new Japanese study reveals.

Higher stroke risk linked to consuming certain amount of alcohol, study finds

Health November 6

Higher stroke risk linked to consuming certain amount of alcohol, study finds

Heavy drinking is linked to strokes 11 years earlier than light drinkers, new study reveals. Three drinks daily may accelerate brain damage significantly, according to researchers.

Alzheimer’s decline could slow dramatically with one simple daily habit, study finds

Health November 5

Alzheimer’s decline could slow dramatically with one simple daily habit, study finds

A new study reveals that walking just 3,000 to 7,500 steps daily may delay Alzheimer's cognitive decline by up to seven years for at-risk adults.

Brain health warning sign could be hiding in plain sight, say researchers

Health November 3

Brain health warning sign could be hiding in plain sight, say researchers

A USC study reveals that blood pressure fluctuations between heartbeats may harm brain health even when overall readings are normal, potentially affecting memory in older adults.

Listening to music after 70 may cut dementia risk by nearly 40%, new study suggests

Health November 1

Listening to music after 70 may cut dementia risk by nearly 40%, new study suggests

A new study revealed music lovers over 70 have a 39% lower dementia risk, and playing instruments cuts their risk by 35%, suggesting simple lifestyle changes could protect brain health.

Bananas may be sabotaging your smoothie's superpowers, scientists warn

Food-Drink October 31

Bananas may be sabotaging your smoothie's superpowers, scientists warn

New UC Davis research reveals that banana smoothies can reduce berry flavanol absorption by 84%. An enzyme in bananas blocks heart-healthy compounds from berries.

Alzheimer’s pill could reduce brain decline in some high-risk patients, trial suggests

Health October 30

Alzheimer’s pill could reduce brain decline in some high-risk patients, trial suggests

The experimental pill ALZ-801 slowed memory decline by 50% and reduced brain shrinkage in early Alzheimer's patients with APOE4 gene in phase 3 trial.

Shingles vaccine connected to ‘exciting’ health benefits in large study

Health October 27

Shingles vaccine connected to ‘exciting’ health benefits in large study

New research reveals the shingles vaccine may cut vascular dementia risk by half, offering unexpected brain protection beyond preventing painful rash outbreaks.

Kim Kardashian’s brain aneurysm scare: Doctors reveal warning signs to never ignore

Health October 25

Kim Kardashian’s brain aneurysm scare: Doctors reveal warning signs to never ignore

Kim Kardashian reveals her doctors found a brain aneurysm during an MRI scan. A neurosurgery expert shares what to know about causes, symptoms and treatment options.

Scientists uncover how some 80-year-olds have the memory of 50-year-olds

Health October 25

Scientists uncover how some 80-year-olds have the memory of 50-year-olds

A groundbreaking Northwestern study shows how “SuperAgers" keep the memory abilities of people decades younger, uncovering unique brain traits that help defend against Alzheimer’s disease.

7 key behaviors that could shield your brain from Parkinson’s disease

Health October 24

7 key behaviors that could shield your brain from Parkinson’s disease

Specialists say certain lifestyle habits may reduce the likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease — including staying physically active and following a diet that nourishes the brain.

Men's brains shrink faster than women's; researchers explore Alzheimer's connection

Health October 21

Men's brains shrink faster than women's; researchers explore Alzheimer's connection

A new study reveals that men's brains shrink faster than women's with age, yet women still develop Alzheimer's disease twice as often. Research challenges assumptions.

New vitamin compound shows promise for reversing Alzheimer's damage to the brain

Health October 20

New vitamin compound shows promise for reversing Alzheimer's damage to the brain

A new vitamin K-based treatment could help replenish lost neurons in Alzheimer's patients, offering hope for slowing neurodegenerative disease progression.

Even small amounts of alcohol linked to higher dementia risk in older adults, study shows

Health October 20

Even small amounts of alcohol linked to higher dementia risk in older adults, study shows

Genetic analysis reveals people with higher alcohol consumption have 15-16% greater dementia risk, suggesting reducing alcohol intake could prevent cognitive decline.

He carries the Alzheimer’s gene but never got the disease — scientists want to know why

Health October 14

He carries the Alzheimer’s gene but never got the disease — scientists want to know why

Doug Whitney, 76, carries a rare PSEN2 genetic mutation that causes early-onset Alzheimer's but shows no cognitive decline despite his family history.

Scientists may have discovered first gene therapy for incurable brain disease

Health October 8

Scientists may have discovered first gene therapy for incurable brain disease

Researchers announce breakthrough results for AMT-130, the first disease-modifying treatment for Huntington's disease, with FDA approval application planned for early next year.

Air pollution may play a bigger role in cognitive decline than anyone realized

Health October 7

Air pollution may play a bigger role in cognitive decline than anyone realized

Air pollution exposure could make Alzheimer's disease worse by speeding up brain changes that cause memory loss and impaired judgment, a Penn Medicine study finds.