Vitamin D may boost memory—but too much could slow you down
Vitamin D is best known for helping us build strong bones, but recent research shows it may also play an important role in keeping...
Rosemary compound shows promise for Alzheimer’s treatment
Rosemary has long been linked to memory. In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the character Ophelia says, “There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance.”
Now, modern science is taking a...
How your diet can help prevent Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious condition that causes memory loss and thinking problems.
While there’s no cure, research shows that what you eat can make a...
This common sweetener may cause brain disease, research shows
A sweetener often promoted as a healthy alternative to sugar may not be as safe as it seems.
New research presented at the 2025 American...
Too many processed foods might speed up early signs of Parkinson’s Disease
A recent study published in Neurology suggests that eating a lot of ultra-processed foods—like breakfast cereals, cookies, and hot dogs—could increase the chances of...
Peanut butter test could help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers from the University of Florida have developed a simple test using peanut butter that could help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
This innovative method, created...
Where you live may affect your risk of dementia
A new study suggests that people living in poorer neighborhoods may have a higher risk of developing dementia compared to those living in more...
Healthy fats like omega-3s may prevent motor neuron disease and dementia
A new study suggests that increasing omega-3 fatty acids in the brain could help slow the progression of motor neuron disease (MND).
Researchers from University College London (UCL) found that...
Exercise can boost brain insulin function, preventing dementia
Scientists at Rutgers University-New Brunswick have discovered that exercise can activate special cells in the brain that help the body respond to insulin.
This discovery...
Diet’s big role in reducing brain iron and supporting cognitive health
Researchers at the University of Kentucky have discovered that certain nutrients in the diet may help reduce excess iron buildup in the brain, a...