Prescribing lenses and detecting eye diseases will always remain the work of ophthalmologists. But they may take on an additional role in the future. That’s because the same abnormal proteins that show up in Alzheimer’s disease can also be found in fluid in the eye. In fact, taking a sample of eye fluid is quicker, [...]

You really can teach an old dog new tricks. That’s because the brain is pliable, enabling it to make new cells and connections whatever your age. In fact, the latest research shows that you can take advantage of that pliability to protect your memory for years to come. A new study demonstrates a task as [...]

Changes that occur in the brain cells of Parkinson’s disease patients also impact nerve cells in the spinal cord and the intestinal wall. This can lead to unpleasant symptoms in the gastrointestinal tract such as constipation and irritable bowel syndrome. But could this process actually occur in reverse? Could the gut act as the starting [...]

If you’re looking to improve the way your brain works – and if you’re like me, you’re always looking for a way keep your brain as sharp as possible – look no further than thinking about the way you breathe. Every breath you take affects your brain function and mood in surprising ways that you’re [...]

When it comes to solving the Alzheimer’s mystery, the mainstream is all thumbs. That’s because they focus solely on beta-amyloid plaques – the protein clusters that cause damage to your brain. Sure, these plaques play a role in the progression of Alzheimer’s. But they aren’t the only thing to be worried about. You see, another [...]

Scientists at Oxford University have developed a new dementia risk score that’s outperformed three other leading risk scores when it comes to predicting dementia. This new score consists of 11 factors that you can use to lower the risk of dementia in middle age and the years beyond. Researchers say the score is so accurate [...]

Many folks spend a fortune trying to delay the effects of aging. Our modern-day quest for youth has made the anti-aging market a 63-billion dollar a year industry. But as the search continues for The Fountain of Youth many forget that natural medicine has numerous treatments that can help you feel and look younger. A [...]

When researchers recently discovered a protein that powerfully influences your brain health and life expectancy, they named it klotho – after one of the ancient Greek goddesses of fate. But while the Greeks believed your fate in life was out of your control, studies of the klotho protein show that when it comes to health, [...]

What you eat can make a big difference in the strength of your memory, the clarity of your thinking and the overall health of your brain. Trouble is, turning away from delicious burgers, hot dogs, and fries to a nutritious wholefood diet rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains is often not a popular choice. [...]