When we think of oxytocin, the "love hormone," the image of a warm embrace or a deep, loving connection often comes to mind.

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The first drug targeting the root cause of Alzheimer’s disease has been approved by the European Medicines Agency. Despite ...

Turmeric is touted as a cure-all spice but nutrition experts are more cautious about recommending turmeric for everything.

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Paranoia is a common symptom of dementia, and it’s one of the hardest to deal with. Though there isn’t a definitive stage of ...

In mice, stress altered the way that the brain packaged memories, resulting in an unnecessary fear response — but drugs were ...

The memory of Oct. 2, 2004, in Evanston, Illinois still annoys many Ohio State fans. That night Ohio State did something they ...

Research suggests that omega-3s can support brain health, especially for people who carry a gene that raises the risk of ...

Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and the ability to perform everyday tasks. As it progresses, it can ...