Sleep apnea may be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s
In new research from the Mayo Clinic, brain scans have revealed that there may be an association between sleep apnea and a particular Alzheimer’s biomarker....
read moreBrain health tied to vascular risk factors
A research team from the Centre for Cognitive Ageing and Cognitive Epidemiology at the University of Edinburgh has examined the role that vascular risk factors—such as smoking, obesity and hypertension—play in brain health....
read moreEating mushrooms may decrease cognitive decline risk
A new study on seniors has found that those who consume more than the standard portions of mushrooms recommended in a week may be able to decrease their chances of developing mild cognitive impairment by 50%....
read more“Holy Herb” May Help Treat Alzheimer’s One Day
New research on Yerba santa, a valued herb among Native tribes in California, shows that the “holy herb” might help shield the body from inflammation and other triggers that may result in the death of brain cells. Yerba santa...
read moreEducation does not appear to help protect against dementia
Although some studies have theorized that the extent of your education might help protect against dementia, a new piece of research found that night to be true. However, the lead researcher does think that doing activities later in life...
read moreDrug Formula Regrows Brain Cells
In a fascinating new piece of research, a team of scientists were able to convert glial cells into functioning neurons with a simple drug formula. The study may help researchers develop a pill that could help people regain brain...
read moreNew Compounds May Help Reverse Memory Loss
Research published in Molecular Neuropsychiatry showed that new compounds appear to reverse depression-induced memory loss quickly and “fix” the brain mechanisms that cause depression-related memory loss in the first place....
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