Nervous System Health - Page 28

February 4, 2025

Heavy cannabis use could pose this threat to the brain

A large study from the University of Colorado found heavy cannabis use is linked to reduced brain activity. Lead researcher Joshua Gowin and neurosurgeon Paul Saphier discuss the impact on health.

February 3, 2025

Dementia risk may be lowered by one important medical device

New research suggests that wearing continuous glucose monitors could lower the risk of dementia. Experts discuss how symptoms can overlap between diabetes and dementia.

January 27, 2025

Red meat could raise dementia risk, researchers claim, yet some doctors have questions

Researchers have linked daily consumption of certain amounts of processed red meats to increased dementia risk, but some doctors question the claim.

January 24, 2025

Brain and memory are boosted by eating one particular diet, study finds

A new study found that the Mediterranean diet can improve memory and cognitive function through changes in the gut. A researcher and a nutritionist discuss the findings.

January 23, 2025

Memory loss isn’t always Alzheimer’s: Experts warn of common but little-known dementia

A common cognitive disorder with symptoms that mimic Alzheimer's is often mistaken for the disease. Researchers are calling for criteria to diagnose the little-known condition.

January 15, 2025

3 signs your aging loved one may be ready for assisted living

Gerontologist Dr. Macie P. Smith points out some telltale signs that it might be time to set your loved one up with an at-home aide or in a senior living facility.

January 14, 2025

Dementia risk for people 55 and older has doubled, new study finds

Dementia cases in the U.S. are expected to double by 2060, with an estimated one million people diagnosed per year, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins University and other institutions.

January 12, 2025

7 blood pressure mistakes that could be throwing off your readings

Many people make these common mistakes when taking blood pressure at home, experts say. A cardiologist provides tips for getting an accurate reading.

January 11, 2025

Deep sleep can keep two big health problems at bay, new studies suggest

Two new studies suggest once again the importance of getting a good night's sleep for good health over a lifetime, as scientists pursue new understandings of restorative deep sleep.

January 9, 2025

College athlete dies from tragic accident on ski resort’s most difficult trail

Alex Kemp, a 19-year-old Williams College student from New Jersey, died on Tuesday after skiing at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Massachusetts.