Ketone bodies, produced by the body to provide fuel during fasting, have roles in regulating cellular processes and aging mechanisms beyond energy production. Research at the Buck Institute shows that ...

Risk of developing dementia later in life is strongly predicted by a person’s cognitive ability, functional limitations and physical health as many as 20 years before onset of the illness. New ...

Human brain and blood vessel organoids merged to form blood-brain barrier assembloids could provide clues into neurological ...

A recent fall split the skin below my left eye. I went to the emergency room to see if it required stitches. Since I complained of a headache in the back of my head on the left side, they ordered an ...

(A definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is made by a pathological evaluation of brain tissue, which is almost never obtained ...

Nearly seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. By 2050, that number is expected to rise to 13 million.

A new review was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 21, titled, "Sleep deprivation in dementia ...

In a major study of older adults, investigators from RAND found that lifestyle factors such as lack of exercise and being obese were risk factors for developing dementia. By contrast, engaging in ...

As the size of a person's belly grows, the memory center of their brain shrinks and beta amyloid and tau may appear — all of ...

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s isn’t just fatal – but can also be incredibly overwhelming to the person diagnosed and their loved ...

Providing affirming support to older LGBTQ+ adults could be one way to reduce their risk for dementia. These individuals face ...

Heart health is closely tied to brain health, with conditions like heart failure and atrial fibrillation significantly ...