Dr Ethan Melillo, a pharmacist from Rhode Island, reveals one of the medications he 'hates' for its harmful side effects in ...

In summary, while there is no guaranteed way to prevent dementia, taking blood pressure medication as prescribed may help ...

In today’s fast-paced world, the need for enhanced coegnitive function is more crucial than ever. With increasing demands on ...

A new tool developed by researchers can estimate how fast someone is aging by analyzing a single MRI brain scan, predicting ...

We really think of it as hopefully being a key new tool in forecasting and predicting risk for diseases, especially Alzheimer ...

When the brain gets shaken, it can result in a concussion -- an injury that often goes unnoticed or underestimated.

Scientists found that brain cells can tap a hidden sugar stash to clean up the toxic proteins behind Alzheimer’s. By kick-starting an enzyme called GlyP, they reroute stored sugar into a protective ...

Any high school reunion is a sharp reminder that some people age more gracefully than others. Some enter their older years ...

A COMMON cough medicine could help protect against dementia. A study found that it prevented people with Parkinson’s develop ...

Drugs that activate the GLP-1 receptor, then, also promote insulin release. GLP-1 receptors are found in the brain, where they help brain cells grow and maintain their connections.

People with ADHD often struggle with executive function, which Didier describes as “your brain’s GPS” for navigating your day ...

Too often as patients age, doctors pile on prescriptions. The practice, known as polypharmacy, can be dangerous at any age but is particularly hazardous for elderly people, from raising the risk of ...