Breast cancer radiation therapy might protect against Alzheimer's as new research reveals an unexpected benefit changing how ...

Physical activity is another natural way to manage dementia symptoms. Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, helps with ...

A new study from Taiwan has found a surprising link. Researchers wanted to know if people with normal-tension glaucoma might ...

Extreme heat can affect brain function and mental health, causing irritability, anxiety and cognitive issues, with experts ...

An experimental method, which can predict the aging rate of both brain and body, may detect who should implement lifestyle changes to reduce their risk of age-related conditions, including dementia.

On today’s Bloom Boost – health news you might have missed this week – there is a warning about the impact of extreme heat on ...

"Forever chemicals" or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been widely used in consumer and industrial products ...

Neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s affect millions of people and are becoming more common as the ...

In the hippocampus, a critical brain region for learning and memory, new cells emerge in some people into late adulthood, ...

Scientists have found evidence of new brain cells sprouting in adults - a process that many thought only occurred in children ...

Stressful life events can negatively impact brain health. Specifically, grief over the loss of a partner has been linked to alterations in biological processes associated with Alzheimer's disease, ...

It starts with a hit. Maybe a tackle in a high school football game. Maybe a blast wave during military service. The damage ...