Sorghum is not always the first thing that comes to mind. But it is surprisingly common.  This ancient whole grain has been a ...

A groundbreaking new study reveals that blocking a single enzyme can stop the brain inflammation that drives ...

New research is uncovering how sleep quality after traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be the key to preventing seizures and reducing the risk of post-traumatic epilepsy.

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Alzheimer's disease and many other forms of neurodegeneration share a common culprit. In these diseases, tau proteins that ...

The human brain, despite its remarkable resilience, remains vulnerable to conditions that can drastically alter quality of life. A landmark study published in the BMJ Journal of Neurology, ...

The Mediterranean diet may influence aging through tiny proteins produced inside the cell’s mitochondria. Older adults who ...

Ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you’re there? We’ve all been there. But what if those minor memory hiccups could be warning signs of something bigger down the road? Alzheimer’s ...

Here’s what the researchers found. Reviewed by Dietitian Casey Wing, RD, CD Higher vitamin D levels in midlife may be linked to lower tau protein levels, a marker of Alzheimer’s risk. This study ...

The adage “you are what you eat” holds true even for your mental health. Here are three food groups that keep the therapist away. The gut-brain axis is a complex communication network linking the ...

This normal part of aging can adversely affect memory, thinking, mood, and more. Here's what you can do to offset these changes. Menopause is a natural part of aging. In fact, more than a million U.S.