Brain health warning sign could be hiding in plain sight, say researchers A USC study reveals that blood pressure fluctuations between heartbeats may harm brain health even when overall readings are normal, potentially affecting memory in older adults.
Listening to music after 70 may cut dementia risk by nearly 40%, new study suggests A new study revealed music lovers over 70 have a 39% lower dementia risk, and playing instruments cuts their risk by 35%, suggesting simple lifestyle changes could protect brain health.
Bananas may be sabotaging your smoothie's superpowers, scientists warn New UC Davis research reveals that banana smoothies can reduce berry flavanol absorption by 84%. An enzyme in bananas blocks heart-healthy compounds from berries.
Alzheimer’s pill could reduce brain decline in some high-risk patients, trial suggests The experimental pill ALZ-801 slowed memory decline by 50% and reduced brain shrinkage in early Alzheimer's patients with APOE4 gene in phase 3 trial.
Shingles vaccine connected to ‘exciting’ health benefits in large study New research reveals the shingles vaccine may cut vascular dementia risk by half, offering unexpected brain protection beyond preventing painful rash outbreaks.
Kim Kardashian’s brain aneurysm scare: Doctors reveal warning signs to never ignore Kim Kardashian reveals her doctors found a brain aneurysm during an MRI scan. A neurosurgery expert shares what to know about causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Scientists uncover how some 80-year-olds have the memory of 50-year-olds A groundbreaking Northwestern study shows how “SuperAgers" keep the memory abilities of people decades younger, uncovering unique brain traits that help defend against Alzheimer’s disease.
7 key behaviors that could shield your brain from Parkinson’s disease Specialists say certain lifestyle habits may reduce the likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease — including staying physically active and following a diet that nourishes the brain.
Men's brains shrink faster than women's; researchers explore Alzheimer's connection A new study reveals that men's brains shrink faster than women's with age, yet women still develop Alzheimer's disease twice as often. Research challenges assumptions.
New vitamin compound shows promise for reversing Alzheimer's damage to the brain A new vitamin K-based treatment could help replenish lost neurons in Alzheimer's patients, offering hope for slowing neurodegenerative disease progression.