Scientists from the University of Miami have discovered that the lower number on a blood pressure test—known as diastolic blood pressure—may be an important clue when assessing a person’s risk for ...

People who exercise throughout their lives have a better chance of avoiding dementia - even if they show signs of diseases like Alzheimer's, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

Our grey matter has always been a mystery, even to neurologists, but Professor Masud Husain says life-changing advances may ...

New studies highlight the Mediterranean diet’s benefits for brain health in Hispanics and how fluctuating cholesterol levels ...

Watching an older loved one's mind fade is often a slow, challenging experience for everyone involved. However, sometimes the memory loss can happen fast, leaving little time for answers.

Discover how drinking three to five cups of green tea daily may reduce brain lesions linked to cognitive decline and dementia. Learn about the science behind green tea’s neuroprotective compounds like ...

Preserving levels of brain glucose metabolism can both slow cognitive decline and reduces the risk of conversion to dementia.

Compared to people with other jobs, these taxi drivers had changes in their hippocampus. It is this part of the brain that is ...

Closing in on 25 years since the World Trade Center (WTC) attacks, WTC responders continue to suffer long-term effects from their exposures at Ground Zero. One issue of possible growing concern is ...

LATE is a prevalent condition in late life and can contribute to memory loss and cognitive decline, according to report co-author Rebecca M. Edelmayer, Ph.D., Alzheimer’s Association vice president of ...

The lack of proper blood flow deprives brain cells of oxygen and nutrients, leading to damage or death of brain tissue.

Aerobic Exercise (Cardio): Physical activities like walking, running, swimming and cycling boost oxygen levels in the brain, ...