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New research confirms Maria Shriver's decades-old hunch: women represent two-thirds of Alzheimer's diagnoses, but scientists now say nearly half of all cases can be prevented. After her father's diagnosis, Shriver founded the Women's Alzheimer's Movement and is empowering people to take charge of their brain health early.
New research shows people who eat eggs regularly have a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, with the most frequent egg-eaters seeing up to a 27% reduction. At around $2 per dozen, this breakfast staple could be an affordable addition to your brain health strategy.
Scientists in Japan engineered a supercharged vitamin K that's three times better at turning stem cells into new brain neurons. The breakthrough could eventually help millions fighting Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
Researchers discovered compounds that could reduce brain inflammation in Alzheimer's patients, especially those with the high-risk APOE4 gene. The breakthrough targets a specific enzyme while preserving healthy brain function.
Texas A&M scientists developed a nasal spray that reversed brain aging and restored memory after just two doses. The breakthrough could transform how we treat dementia and age-related cognitive decline.
Researchers discovered compounds that could reduce brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer's, especially for people with a high-risk gene. The breakthrough targets a specific enzyme without disrupting normal brain function.
Scientists at the University of Kentucky discovered that an experimental Alzheimer's medication could help people recovering from alcohol addiction by reducing harmful brain inflammation. The drug, already in clinical trials for dementia, might offer new hope for treating one of addiction's hardest challenges.
Researchers found that declining levels of a brain protein called Menin may drive aging, but they reversed memory loss and physical decline in elderly mice within 30 days. An amino acid supplement found in eggs and soybeans also boosted cognitive function.
Logic-based hobbies like card games aren't just fun—they're giving your brain a powerful workout that improves memory, focus, and decision-making. Science shows these activities build new neural connections that keep minds sharp well into older age.
A Cambridge neuroscientist's new book shows how ancient brains can thrive in our rapidly changing world. Her research reveals simple daily habits that boost creativity, empathy, and mental flexibility without any technology required.
A neuroscientist taught rats to drive miniature cars for treats and discovered something unexpected about joy, effort, and brain health. The research offers fresh insights into building human resilience.
A groundbreaking study of 17,000 adults reveals that common health problems like high blood pressure and depression harm women's brain health more severely than men's. This discovery could transform how doctors prevent dementia in millions of women.
Researchers discovered an enzyme called IDOL that, when removed from brain neurons, dramatically reduced Alzheimer's plaques and improved brain resilience. The breakthrough could lead to treatments that not only clear damaging proteins but actually help protect the brain from decline.
Scientists discovered special immature brain cells that help 30% of older adults resist Alzheimer's symptoms, even when the disease is present in their brains. The cells activate protective programs that reduce inflammation and support surrounding tissue.
Two-thirds of Alzheimer's patients are women, but this fact stayed hidden for decades because studies weren't done on women. Now, journalist Maria Shriver is rewriting the story on brain health with empowering news: nearly half of cases can be prevented.
Scientists discovered why people with the APOE2 gene live longer and rarely get Alzheimer's: their brain cells are better at repairing DNA damage. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments that protect everyone's brain, especially those at higher risk.
Singing, painting, or any artistic activity just once a week could slow your biological aging by up to 4%, according to new research. The effect rivals adding an extra workout to your routine.
New research shows that challenging your brain with novel activities can build cognitive reserves that protect against age-related decline. The Alzheimer's Association just launched a science-backed program to help anyone strengthen their brain health starting today.
Medical researchers are discovering that dance does more than keep us fit—it transforms our brains, bodies, and mental health in ways few other activities can match. From Parkinson's patients who can't walk but can dance, to weekend classes that erase stress in minutes, moving to music is proving to be powerful medicine.
A new experimental treatment has become the first to successfully reduce toxic tau proteins in Alzheimer's patients while slowing memory decline. The breakthrough offers fresh hope for millions facing the neurodegenerative disease.
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