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The Resilience Code: How Immature Neurons Shield the Brain From Alzheimer’s Dementia

The Resilience Code: How Immature Neurons Shield the Brain From Alzheimer’s Dementia

Toxic clumps of proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease can accumulate throughout the brain without dementia ever developing.
Cold Storage and Carcinogens: Why Potatoes Do Not Belong in the Refrigerator

Cold Storage and Carcinogens: Why Potatoes Do Not Belong in the Refrigerator

While refrigerators are indispensable for preserving most fresh foods, certain ingredients can develop harmful compounds when subjected to low...
The Rising Tide of Early-Onset Dementia: Why Is Brain Aging Accelerating?

The Rising Tide of Early-Onset Dementia: Why Is Brain Aging Accelerating?

When visiting long-term care facilities, the presence of residents in their 50s and 60s is increasingly common.
Foggy by Day and Tossing at Night… “Shrinkage Has Already Started ‘Here’”

Foggy by Day and Tossing at Night… “Shrinkage Has Already Started ‘Here’”

Foggy by day and tossing at night. A study suggests this may not be simple fatigue, but a sign that the brain may be...
“Lose Belly Fat Now”: Could Your Waistline Be a Warning Sign for Parkinson’s?

“Lose Belly Fat Now”: Could Your Waistline Be a Warning Sign for Parkinson’s?

Elevated blood pressure, an expanding waistline, and unexplained bouts of depression often occur together.
Fighting ‘Type 3 Diabetes’: How a Longer Reproductive Span Shields Diabetic Women from Dementia

Fighting ‘Type 3 Diabetes’: How a Longer Reproductive Span Shields Diabetic Women from Dementia

Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is increasingly being referred to in medical circles as “type 3...
Sauna Health Benefits Are Greater Than You Think: From Brain Power to Disease Prevention

Sauna Health Benefits Are Greater Than You Think: From Brain Power to Disease Prevention

Walk into a modern fitness club and you will likely find members who skip the treadmill entirely in favor of the sauna.
The Secret of ‘Superagers’: Why Some 80-Year-Olds Possess the Memory of a 20-Year-Old

The Secret of ‘Superagers’: Why Some 80-Year-Olds Possess the Memory of a 20-Year-Old

There are individuals who, even in their 80s, maintain an exceptional memory comparable to those in their 20s.
Repairing the 'Holes' in the Brain's Shield: New Discovery Links Liver Enzymes to Dementia Prevention

Repairing the 'Holes' in the Brain's Shield: New Discovery Links Liver Enzymes to Dementia Prevention

If you find yourself slowing down on the stairs or struggling to recall a conversation from moments ago, do not dismiss...
Beyond Weight Loss: How Berries Protect the Brain by Improving Metabolic Health

Beyond Weight Loss: How Berries Protect the Brain by Improving Metabolic Health

Fruits rich in polyphenols—specifically strawberries and blueberries—have long been hailed as "brain food.