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In healthy people, all sensations, movements, thoughts, memories, and feelings are the result of signals that pass through billions of nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain. Neurons constantly communicate with each other through electrical charges that Read more

Lifestyle behaviors can lower your risk of dementia

Simple behaviors of a healthier lifestyle can lower your risk of developing dementia.

What is dementia? Dementia is a brain disease that can damage or change a person’s memory or thought Read more

A Harvard nutritionist and brain expert shares the 5 foods she eats every day to sharpen her memory and focus

As a dietitian, I always tell people to think of the brain as the mastermind behind Read more

New FDA guidance aims to drastically cut salt in food supply

The recommendations are intended to cut rates of heart disease, the No. 1 killer in the U.S. Oct. 13, 2021, 4:06 AM PDT / Updated  Read more

Improving Air Quality Reduces Dementia Risk, Multiple Studies Suggest

DENVER, JULY 26, 2021 — Improving air quality may improve cognitive function and reduce dementia risk, according to several studies reported today at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® Read more

Accessing the Personal Information of a Loved One With Alzheimer’s

Caregiving often comes on suddenly. Perhaps you’re visiting an elderly parent, or they’ve come to your home for a stay, and you’ve noticed they’re not doing as Read more

High blood pressure in young adults is linked to smaller brain sizes and dementia, a study finds

CNN —  High blood pressure in young adults is linked to smaller brain size and increased risk of dementia, a Read more