by Christian Goodman | Apr 28, 2024
At any given time, two-thirds of all dementia patients are of just one gender. This is a widely established fact. But why is this gender so much more affected by dementia than the other? That’s the subject of a new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open. It...
by Jodi Knapp | Mar 31, 2024
For years, the medical community has been on an unsuccessful quest for effective treatments that go beyond merely managing Parkinson’s disease symptoms. Now we’re seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Because a new study in the journal npj Parkinson’s...
by Christian Goodman | Mar 30, 2024
There is one type of diet that has repeatedly been proven to prevent or even reverse Alzheimer’s disease. But it may not always be the easiest diet to follow. Scientists from the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago decided to research how much could you cheat on...
by Christian Goodman | Mar 17, 2024
The main culprit behind the progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the death of neurons in our brains. This cell death is due to oxidative stress, which occurs when harmful molecules called reactive oxygen species accumulate in your brain. A new study in the...
by Christian Goodman | Feb 14, 2024
Young-onset dementia, a condition affecting people under 65, has traditionally been attributed mainly to genetic factors. But a new study in JAMA Neurology reveals that it is not all in our genes. In fact, six out of seven causes of dementia are completely...
by Christian Goodman | Jan 30, 2024
It’s sweet. It’s delicious. And it instantly boosts your brain health, according to a new study conducted by scientists from the University of Birmingham and published in the journal Scientific Reports. What’s more, it comes in various forms from the foods and drinks...