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Inflammation in the brain may put patients at risk for dementia, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. Previous research has indicated a link between inflammation in the brain and many disorders including depression, psychosis, and multiple sclerosis, but until this new study, dementia had not been connected. Inflammation is the body’s response ...click here to read more

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a magic pill for brainpower? Or at least a food you could eat to ensure your memory and decision-making abilities remained at a high level into the future? Unfortunately, things are not so easy. Memory slips and cognitive decline are commonplace with age. Low stimulation, inflammation, isolation, and ...click here to read more

Neuroscientists have discovered that brain pressure is physiologically connected to eye pressure commonly associated with glaucoma. The theory that brain pressure might play a role in glaucoma has long been questioned by researchers, but until this new study, it had not been confirmed. The groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Physiology found that the amount ...click here to read more

A recent study has found that more muscle and less belly fat might be the key to preserving intelligence and brain health in advanced age. The study found that people with more belly fat and less muscle mass had less “fluid intelligence” as they aged, and is likely the result of immune system changes initiated ...click here to read more

We all have those days when the brain isn’t firing. You know, you’re the person at the party that can’t focus or contribute to a conversation. It can hit unexpectedly and leave you wondering why your brain can’t connect the dots. It’s called brain fog, and it’s surprisingly common. Thankfully, brain fog doesn’t necessarily signify ...click here to read more

Deep sleep could have a more significant impact on brain health than previously thought, according to a new study. Researchers say they have found that the deep stages of sleep may give the brain a chance to wash itself free of potentially toxic substances. During sleep, the “slow wave” activity of nerve cells makes room ...click here to read more

Dementia is on the minds of Americans, and it is causing a substantial amount of fear. A recent study suggested that nearly half of Americans in their 50s and 60s believed they are at least “somewhat likely” to develop the condition in the future. That’s a pretty scary outlook, especially when many aren’t considering what ...click here to read more

Every night, when you’re off in dreamland, things are happening. Processes are underway throughout your body, all of it with the purpose of setting you off on the right foot tomorrow, and potentially many days after that. Some of the most important actions are taking place in your brain, where a biological cleaning crew comes ...click here to read more

In mid-October, a biotechnology company called Biogen claimed it has produced a drug that can slow down cognitive decline and the onset of Alzheimer’s. The product still needs to undergo FDA approval and is unlikely to be available—if it is approved—for at least two years. That’s pretty cool news. Unfortunately, news of new drugs isn’t ...click here to read more

Exercise in older adults can improve health in many ways, and a new study has shown how even the brain can benefit. When most people think of exercise, they think it needs to be a long, strenuous workout to gain any real benefits, but this new research shows how even a single exercise session can ...click here to read more

New research shows how intensive blood pressure control could help to control adverse changes in brain health. It has previously been shown that those who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure are at a higher risk of dementia and other cognitive impairments. According to the study published in the Journal of the American Medical ...click here to read more

I get that at a certain point, you might not care as much about weight gain and heart health as you used to. This may be even truer if you’re on heart medication—for some, it serves as a type of safety net that says “eat what you want and don’t exercise.” But let’s look beyond ...click here to read more

New research shows how hangovers may not just be a nuisance—they may actually reduce brain function and affect memory. Most of us, at one point or another, have had a little too much of a good night out and experienced a hangover, but this new research sheds light on how it may be more serious ...click here to read more

It might be strange to think about, but your health is a reflection of the life you’ve lived and the decisions you make every day. Most people don’t just wake up one day with heart disease, type-2 diabetes, or dementia—they are conditions that build over time. Your daily habits can play a massive role in ...click here to read more