Brain Health
Breaking Down the Complex: A Key Step in the Inhibition of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most common and complex neurodegenerative disorders worldwide. It mainly affects older adults and leads to permanent changes in the brain that gradually impair…
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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
How daily habits may erode the brain’s control system and heighten dementia risk
Nearly half of all dementia cases could be prevented through lifestyle changes, with factors such as exercise, diet, and social…
Long-term physical activity shown to aid brain connectivity recovery in Parkinson’s patients, say medical researchers
In the early 2000s, scientists first demonstrated that exercise could help ease the tremors often associated with Parkinson’s disease. Yet…
Average Dementia Diagnosis Occurs 3.5 Years After Symptom Onset
People with dementia typically receive a diagnosis an average of 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, according to a…
New study suggests the Covid-19 pandemic may have accelerated brain ageing
A new study led by researchers at the University of Nottingham has revealed that the Covid-19 pandemic may have accelerated…
Prolonged Exposure to Outdoor Air Pollution Associated with Higher Dementia Risk
A new large-scale analysis drawing from data on nearly 30 million people has reinforced the link between prolonged exposure to…
The perfect time to learn an instrument is always now
As people live longer than ever before, maintaining cognitive health into old age has become a critical concern. While it…
Bereavement and Financial Strain May Heighten Alzheimer’s Risk and Affect Brain Structure
Chronic stress, particularly stemming from major life upheavals, can exert a profound influence on brain health. A new study led…
Promising New Target in the Brain Unveils Potential Breakthrough for Parkinson’s Therapy
Groundbreaking research from the University of Sydney has revealed a newly identified brain protein involved in the progression of Parkinson’s…