Last year, a landmark study suggested almost half of dementia could be prevented by tackling 14 lifestyle factors, but Dr ...

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Scientists say they have very strong evidence that the adult human brain is capable of making new neurons, a point of ongoing controversy in neuroscience.

What makes this tool innovative is its ability to detect subtle brain activity patterns often invisible to the human eye and ...

A multi-strain probiotic blend shows promise for protecting brain function by reducing gut-triggered inflammation linked to ...

The team used a special type of brain scan called tau PET, which tracks a protein known as tau that builds up in the brain ...

Could common viruses silently influence your brain health? Discover what new research reveals about herpes and dementia.

In summary, dementia in the elderly is caused by a complex mix of factors. Brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, problems with blood flow, genetics, and lifestyle habits all play a part. Scientists are ...

Healthy blood vessels matter for more than just heart health. Vascular well-being is critical for brain health and ...

A new study from UCLA Health has uncovered how inflammation in brain blood vessels exacerbates damage in vascular dementia and demonstrated that targeting this process with a repurposed drug can ...