Brain Health
Asian Americans represent the fastest-growing segment of older adults in the United States, yet many encounter persistent linguistic and cultural barriers when seeking care for…
The Rug Pull Effect: Uncovering How Humans Restore Stability
Lena Ting and her colleagues at Emory University have been investigating how the body and brain work together to restore balance when stability is suddenly…
Older Adults Who Cook Weekly May See a 30% Drop in Dementia Risk
Preparing a home-cooked meal at least once a week may reduce older adults’ risk of developing dementia by around 30%, according to research published online…
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 (FTLD). Traditionally, FTLD could only…
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 led by the University of…
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 Medicine of USC has identified…
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 reduced cognitive performance later in…
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 before a person is diagnosed…
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 with the risk of Alzheimer’s…
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 that taking part in a…
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 lose weight as the illness…
Protecting Brain Health: The Impact of Virgin Olive Oil on the Gut Microbiota
Virgin olive oil is widely regarded as a central component of the Mediterranean diet and is well known for supporting cardiovascular and metabolic health. It…