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Woman, 73, Who Should've Gotten Alzheimer's, Didn't—Renewing Hope for Cure
After a string of demoralizing failures, Alzheimer's researchers now think they're on track to deliver effective treatments. The big question: How soon will they come?
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Elysium HealthHow to Choose Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements for Your Brain
Say hello to the brain-supporting fatty acids that your body needs (but doesn't produce enough of). Find out how to choose the right supplements for your brain.
Where You Live Could Risk Your Brain Health: Study
Living closer to green spaces appears to have a positive affect on a person's brain health.
Skinny Fat Body Type Linked to Risk of Dementia: Study
Having high levels of body fat and low muscle mass could pose a double threat to cognitive health, scientists fear.
Study: Sleeping Too Much or Little Linked to Dementia
Growing evidence suggests there is a link between how much we sleep and our risk of developing dementia.
Depression Speeds Up Brain Aging According to New Study
The findings highlight the importance of catching symptoms of cognitive decline early, experts said.
Exercise 'Does Not Slow Dementia Brain Decline'
Researchers investigated whether exercise could slow cognitive decline in older people with dementia.
Study: Follow 'Dutch Diet' if You Want a Bigger Brain
A bigger brain has in the past been associated with a lower risk of developing cognitive diseases such as dementia.
Will We Cure Alzheimer's? Here's What Science Now Knows
Groundbreaking insights are shedding light on this frustrating disease.
Doctors Recommend Exercise to Slow Down Dementia
New guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology suggest that exercising twice a week could help keep the mind sharp.
Weekly Sex Boosts Brain Power of Over 50s
The team thinks the hormones dopamine and oxytocin could influence the relationship between sex and brain function.
Cannabis Improves Memory and Learning in Old Mice
The active ingredient THC appears to restore brain function in older mice to similar levels seen in young mice.
Halo Claims to Make You Smarter, Faster, Stronger
Shooting electricity into your brain could have the reverse effect on cognitive aging.
Omega-3 Supplements Don't Work
Research from the NIH suggests nutritional supplements marketed for the prevention of cognitive decline are a waste of money.
Poor Cognitive Ability Linked to Heart Attack Risk
A study has found that low cognitive abilities can increase heart attack risk by 85 percent.
New Drug Shows Promise for Early-Stage Alzheimer's
Solanezumab is the first drug identified for slowing the progression rather than merely treating symptoms of the disease.