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...
Can vitamin B protect older people from dementia?
Dementia is a brain disease that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, primarily in older adults but sometimes in younger people too.
While many know about...
Compound in mushrooms could slow down aging
Many people dream of living long, healthy lives, free from age-related illnesses.
However, as we age, the risk of developing conditions like Alzheimer’s disease or...
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...
Coffee may protect against cognitive decline in heart rhythm disorders
Drinking several cups of coffee daily could help reduce cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder.
This finding comes...
How an anti-inflammatory diet could lower dementia risk
New research has found a strong link between eating inflammatory foods and a higher risk of dementia.
Scientists from UT Health San Antonio, Boston University,...
Your tea bags may be adding plastic to your cup—and your body
A recent study has revealed that some types of tea bags release millions of tiny plastic particles when used, and these particles can be...
Coffee may prevent cognitive decline in people with this heart problem
Drinking coffee may help protect against cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to research published in the Journal of the American...
Healthy eating linked to better brain health
As the U.S. population ages, more adults are developing thinking and memory problems, called mild cognitive impairment.
Scientists have been looking for ways to prevent...