Brain Health - Page 7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.