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Dementia
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Eight healthy habits could slow the ageing of your brain
Exercise has many health benefits Jane Williams/Alamy Getting a good night’s sleep and other healthy habits could slow…
The brain has its own microbiome. Here’s what it means for your health
In 2015, Nikki Schultek was in her prime: a young mother of two little boys, she had just…
How understanding the brain’s microglia could end neurodegeneration
As you read this sentence, an army of cells patrols your brain. These soldiers slip around neurons, using…
Microglia: How the brain’s immune cells may be causing dementia
As you read this sentence, an army of cells patrols your brain. These soldiers slip around neurons, using…
How a new kind of vaccine could lead to the eradication of Alzheimer’s and dementia
“I have really modest goals. I want to have the largest impact on human suffering of anyone, ever,”…
Vision loss and high cholesterol recognised as dementia risk factors
Vision loss has been linked to dementia Drazen Zigic/Getty Images A major review has identified vision loss and…
Ageism: How overcoming negative attitudes to ageing can make you live longer
How we view ageing can change how we age ourselves Robert Carter Last Christmas, my 4-year-old was worried…
Better cardiovascular health among middle-aged Black women linked to less decline in cognition
Better heart health was linked to less decline in mental processing speed and cognition among middle-aged Black…
Study identifies potential strategy to diminish the devastating impacts of traumatic brain injuries
For the roughly 1.5 million Americans per year who survive a traumatic brain injury, health outcomes vary widely.…
Study shows antipsychotic drugs increase health risks in dementia patients
In a recent British Medical Journal study, researchers assess the adverse effects associated with the use of antipsychotic drugs in…