Brain Health
Preliminary research links prolonged work hours to changes in brain structure
Preliminary research published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine suggests that long working hours may physically alter the brain's structure, particularly in regions responsible for emotional regulation and executive functions such…
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Exercise and Nutritional Support May Help Reduce Care Dependency in Dementia
A simple combination of daily physical exercise and protein-rich nutritional drinks may offer meaningful health…
Science Reveals Why Full Doesn’t Mean Finished When It Comes to Food
Research carried out at the University of East Anglia (UEA) offers a compelling explanation for…
Fibre-Rich Diet Tied to Better Heart Health for People Working Night Shifts
People who work night shifts face a higher risk of developing coronary artery disease, one…
New study reveals staffing levels in care homes may help prevent harmful falls
A new study has found that nursing homes with higher staffing levels tend to report…
Brain Health
New Study Reveals How to Detect Alzheimer’s Alongside a Difficult-to-Diagnose Dementia
People living with Alzheimer’s disease frequently have additional neurodegenerative conditions, one of which is the less well-understood frontotemporal lobar degeneration…
UMass Amherst Study Reveals Long-Term Cognitive Risks of Early Adult Alcohol Use
It is widely recognised that people often turn to alcohol as a way to cope with stress. However, new research…
USC research shows early Alzheimer’s brain markers vary across diverse populations
A team of researchers from the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute at the Keck School of…
Prenatal Lead Exposure Connected to Lower Cognitive Ability in Adulthood
A study published on 18 February 2026 in Neurology suggests that exposure to lead before birth may be linked to…
Study Suggests Certain Health Conditions May Indicate Future Alzheimer’s Risk
A new study led by researchers at Vanderbilt Health has identified a range of medical conditions that frequently appear years…
Changes in brain blood flow and oxygen supply may provide early warning signs of Alzheimer’s
Subtle alterations in the way blood circulates through the brain and how brain tissue uses oxygen may be closely associated…
Continuous Cognitive Activity Throughout Life Tied to Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk
A new study published on February 11, 2026, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, reports…
Scientists Discover Energy Metabolism Changes in Parkinson’s Disease
Weight loss is a common but still poorly understood feature of Parkinson’s disease. Many people living with the condition gradually…