Nervous System Health - Page 2

May 23, 2026

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.

May 21, 2026

NEWT GINGRICH: Alzheimer’s is waging a war on millions. Congress could help us win it

Early detection of Alzheimer's disease through tau protein blood tests could delay dementia, but Medicare coverage policies create major barriers.

May 20, 2026

'Game of Thrones' star Emilia Clarke was convinced she 'cheated death' after surviving two brain aneurysms

Emilia Clarke says she believed she cheated death after two brain aneurysms struck while she filmed "Game of Thrones," a battle she kept private.

May 19, 2026

'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.

May 16, 2026

Ancient Chinese movement shows promise for reducing blood pressure at home, study says

An ancient Chinese exercise called baduanjin could help lower blood pressure as effectively as some medications, according to a new clinical trial.

May 15, 2026

New Zealand rugby league player dead at 30 after suffering 'unsurvivable' injury in season opener

New Zealand rugby player Eugene Hanna died at 30 after suffering "unsurvivable" injuries during his team's season opener, the Glenora Bears confirmed.

May 14, 2026

Man shot at In-N-Out drive-thru drove family to safety with bullet lodged in head

Oregon police arrested two men in connection with the shooting of a father struck by a bullet while pulling out of an In-N-Out drive-thru in February.

May 12, 2026

New option available for Alzheimer’s patients as FDA approves expanded drug use

The FDA has approved Auvelity as the first non-antipsychotic treatment for agitation in Alzheimer's disease, marking a major milestone for patients.

May 12, 2026

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.

May 11, 2026

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.