I'm a neurologist—here are 3 things I do every day to decrease my risk of dementia and keep my brain sharp
"I encourage all of my patients to make adjustments and incorporate habits in their daily lives for better brain health," ...
7 Habits That Could Lower Your Dementia Risk, According to a New Study
A new study published in JAMA Network Open found a connection between dementia risk and seven heart-healthy habits. Habits ...
The Truth About Alzheimer’s Disease and Genes
Here, experts explain genetics in Alzheimer’s and dementia, including if it’s hereditary, how to lower your risk, and ...
Microplastics May Increase Your Chance Of Dementia. Experts Say You Can Stay Safe With These Tips.
While the investigators found microplastics in various organs, the microplastics were usually detected at higher levels in ...
Scientists Have Discovered Shocking Amounts of Microplastics in the Brain – And It Could Be Increasing Our Risk of Dementia
The brain has higher concentrations of plastic particles compared to other organs, with increased levels found in dementia ...
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Which blood pressure number can predict your dementia risk?
The researchers analyzed MRI scans of 1,205 adults aged 50 and older to examine the link between blood pressure and white ...
What do we mean by 'brain health' and why should you care about it?
The average adult brain only weighs about 3 pounds, yet it is one of the most complex and vital organs of the human body.
Woman with Alzheimer’s — but no dementia symptoms — stumps doctors
The brain of a US woman with Down syndrome showed the classic signs of Alzheimer’s disease upon her death, yet she remained ...
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Poor sleep may harm brain health, study finds
A new study from The Australian National University (ANU) suggests that poor sleep may contribute to brain shrinkage and ...