With the complete failure of drug trials targeted at amyloid beta plaques you would think researchers would turn their attention to more likely candidates for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's. One alternative stands out like a diamond in the rough, having demonstrated consistently good [...]

A host of recent studies have linked exercise to improving brain and memory health, but the reasons why have remained hidden. Now researchers at the University of California San Francisco say they’ve discovered that exercise stimulates the release of an enzyme from the liver that [...]

It’s a little-known fact that too much iron can be dangerous, and almost nobody needs to take it in a supplement. It’s true that iron is needed to make hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body and delivers it [...]

Detoxification of the body is a controversial subject. Expert opinion is mixed on whether you should or shouldn’t undertake a detoxification program. We’ve written about the pros and cons of detoxification in past articles, as well as how to detoxify your body safely. And by [...]

Groundbreaking new research into Alzheimer’s disease reveals that the memories of Alzheimer's patients are not permanently lost, as once believed. They're still there, and they’re still active. Trouble is, specific memories can't be accessed because they're drowned out by "noise" from other neurons. Take away [...]

The latest research reveals that a little-known herb from the mint family can keep your memory in mint condition. Tests in England show that people using this herb experience "improved memory performance and increased calmness."1 And a laboratory study in Japan suggests this herb may [...]

Hypertension puts us at higher risk of heart disease and stroke. It also appears to be a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia, but the scientific evidence is mixed. In 2017, the government dramatically changed guidelines for defining healthy blood pressure, especially for those [...]

Maintaining your brain’s intellectual abilities is important for coping with today’s complicated world – and keeping your mind and memory sharp into your senior years. But there’s another kind of intelligence that’s crucial for improving your cognitive performance and your overall satisfaction in life. I’m [...]

Calling all “glass half empty” types: your persistent negative outlook is not doing your health any favors. Scientists have long been fascinated by how behavior influences our general well-being. And regular readers of this site, and its sister site Aging Defeated, may recall our previous [...]

Since almost two out of three Alzheimer's patients are women, some scientists speculate hormonal changes that take place leading up to and during menopause may trigger the disease process. This theory has these scientists thinking that if estrogen is a neuroprotective hormone, as many studies [...]

Runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, fatigue, headaches. Those who endure hay fever know these symptoms all too well. When allergies occur this time of year, they’re usually due to an allergic sensitivity to airborne mold spores or to pollens from grass, weeds and trees. But [...]

For many people, video screens have become a central part of daily living. We spend an awful lot of time staring into the screens on our phones, televisions and computers. Some estimate that the average person spends more than three hours a day looking at [...]

The cold sore virus, herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1), is often considered not much more than a nuisance for the estimated 67 percent of the world’s population believed to be infected. However, the latest research shows HSV-1 might cause more health problems than we’re being led [...]

Trauma of the Lockdown is “Almost Beyond Comprehension” "As a doctor, I'm worried about a new epidemic - post lockdown traumatic stress disorder," says Bilal Hassam who works in the National Health Service in Britain. He believes coronavirus will be eclipsed by a mental health [...]

Evidence has been growing for years that exercise improves brain health, but research has mostly been carried out in younger people who are already mentally fit. What about the benefits for people experiencing normal brain aging or those folks whose memories are already beginning to [...]

Because the possibility of Alzheimer’s disease is so frightening, it’s natural to wonder about your chances of developing this brain-destroying condition – and what you can do about reducing your risk. Well, it turns out that as researchers focus on uncovering physical factors that influence [...]

There’s no single, underlying cause of Alzheimer's disease, but many researchers point to a range of genetic and environmental factors that are scientifically confirmed to contribute to the disease. It’s a complex picture for sure, but one way to unravel the mystery behind Alzheimer’s disease [...]