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The 'age' of your blood could predict dementia risk, new study suggests

A new study published by the Alzheimer's Association links biological age measured through blood metabolites to increased all-cause dementia risk.

Finding the sleep 'sweet spot' could help you live longer, study suggests

A new study in Nature reveals that people who sleep too little or too long show signs of accelerated biological aging and higher disease risk.

'Longevity gene' may protect the brain from Alzheimer's by boosting DNA repair, study finds

A new study suggests the APOE2 longevity gene may protect the brain from Alzheimer's by helping neurons repair DNA damage and resist cell aging.

Cancer-related brain fog may improve with 2 simple treatments, scientists say

Low-dose ibuprofen combined with home exercise could help cancer patients manage chemo brain, according to a new University of Rochester study finds.

Alzheimer’s drugs slammed as ‘ineffective’ in major review, but critics push back

Cochrane review says amyloid-targeting Alzheimer's drugs are ineffective, but the Alzheimer's Association and drug makers dispute the findings.

Simple body movement could help the brain 'clean itself,' researchers find

Penn State researchers found that abdominal muscle contractions during movement push cerebrospinal fluid through the brain, flushing out waste.

Alzheimer’s risk slashed by eating more of one common food, study suggests

A new study links regular egg consumption to a significantly lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, though experts caution the findings are observational.

Jordan Peterson suffering 'neurological injury' from psych meds, wife says he's in 'another realm of pain'

Dr. Jordan Peterson reportedly suffers a psych medication-induced neurological injury and has no plans to return to public life, his wife says.

Alzheimer's blood tests may predict symptoms years in advance, but experts urge caution

New blood tests measuring p-tau217 levels show promise for predicting Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms appear, though validation is still needed.

Vince Gill gave Amy Grant a reality check during recovery from brain injury

Amy Grant shares the sound advice husband Vince Gill gave her as she recovered from a traumatic brain injury sustained in a 2022 bike accident.