What happens to your blood sugar after a meal might have a bigger effect on your brain health in later life than many people realise. Scientists at the University of Liverpool have found that sharp rises in glucose levels following meals are linked... (Audio Available – 639 words – 3 minute read time)
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New research is challenging that long held belief, offering a message of real hope. Scientists have shown that by fixing a fundamental problem in the brain’s energy supply, it is possible not just to slow or prevent... (Audio available – 660 words – 3 minute read time)
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New research from Northwestern University in the USA suggests dementia begins quietly, often many years - even decades - before any obvious memory loss shows up. The key problem seems to be tiny, harmful clumps of a protein called... (Audio available – 465 words – 2 minute read time)
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Scientists have made an exciting discovery: a natural amino acid called arginine, found in common foods, could help protect against Alzheimer's disease. This amino acid seems to stop harmful plaques from building up in the brain, which are linked... (Audio Available – 549 words – 3 minute read time)
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Scientists have found a diet high in fats and low in carbs that might help protect the brains of people with a high genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease later in life. This approach, called the ketogenic or keto diet, seems to work by improving... (Audio Available – 732 words – 4 minute read time)
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Giving up smoking, even after the age of 40, can help protect your memory and thinking skills as you get older. A new study from University College London (UCL) shows that people who stop smoking... (Audio Available – 603 words – 3 minute read time)
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Scientists caution that contracting shingles may heighten Alzheimer’s risk. An Oxford University led study suggests the infection triggers a brain reaction tied to dementia by reactivating a dormant
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Researchers have found that hearing loss combined with acute loneliness can accelerate cognitive decline in older adults, offering a potential simple preventive measure for millions at risk of dementia
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For years, Alzheimer’s research has focused on A-beta and tau amyloids, which harm neurons and impair brain function. A recent study from Johns Hopkins University suggests these plaques may not act alone
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At the European Academy of Neurology Congress in Helsinki, researchers unveiled a ground breaking blood test that could revolutionize Alzheimer’s disease management by identifying
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