Seniors who consume lots of carbohydrates and sugar are at increased risk for mild cognitive impairment, according to a new study.[...]

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Keep active, and you'll thrive. The more active you are, even in your older years, the more active you'll be able to stay for as many years as you're given. You may hav[...]

A study shows consumption of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with lower blood levels of beta-amyloid protein, a possible indication of increased risk for Alzheimer's disease.[...]

Alzheimer's disease seems to spread like an infection from brain cell to brain cell, two new studies in mice have found. But instead of viruses or bacteria, what is being sprea[...]

A new study from The Archives of Neurology suggests that for some people, a daily walk or jog could alter the risk of developing Alzheimer’s or change the course of the disease if [...]

Historically, doctors have viewed fat cells as the three-toed sloths of human cell biology. They have been characterized as dumb, inert warehouses of fat.[...]

Penny Sarchet doesn't think of herself as a detective, but she's been acting like one. She recently received a prize for her science essay on the nocebo effect,[...]

Imagine the horror of a failing memory: you can’t remember your children’s names, where you live, or what year it is. But what if a pill could instantly restore your me[...]