What if a gas used in anesthesia became a weapon against Alzheimer's disease? A recent study reveals that xenon, a noble gas, could protect the brain by reducing inflammation and brain damage.
Taking longer to drift into the dreaming phase – known as rapid eye movement (REM) sleep – could be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease, potentially opening up new ways to diagnose and treat the ...
People who exercise throughout their lives have a better chance of avoiding dementia - even if they show signs of diseases ...
One recent analysis found that, over the course of three years, people taking semaglutide (the compound in Ozempic and the weight loss drug Wegovy) were about 40 to 70 percent less likely to be ...
Researchers at the University of Florida have discovered a simple, non-invasive test using peanut butter that could help detect Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in its early stages. The test, which measures ...
A man who was inspired by his father's struggles with dementia has hailed the first of a series of educational workshops on ...
It is inevitable that our brains shrink as we grow older. However, with healthy habits, age-related cognitive changes can be ...
However, some research suggests that poor sleep could raise your risk of Alzheimer’s. A study published in November found ...
Discover the surprising link between mouth bacteria and cognitive function. Learn how oral health may play a role in brain ...
Dear Concerned, Most doctors agree that people with moderate to severe dementia should never get behind the wheel, but in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia, driving ...
In the early stages of Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia, driving performance should be the determining factor, not the disease itself.
People with shorter protective caps at the end of their chromosomes (called telomeres) may be more likely to develop age-related brain diseases such as stroke, dementia and late-life depression ...