Nervous System Health

Brain Health 3 days ago

Brain training sessions found to reduce dementia risk in decades-long study

Brain training reduces dementia risk by 25% over 20 years, long-term study finds. Cognitive speed training shows lasting protection against Alzheimer's disease.

Health 4 days ago

Common household plant could hold key to fighting Alzheimer's disease

Scientists discover aloe vera compound could offer breakthrough Alzheimer's treatment. Beta sitosterol shows promising results in computer simulations.

Detroit Lions 5 days ago

Former Lions linebacker Tracy Scroggins dies at 56; family cites possible CTE

Former Detroit Lions linebacker Tracy Scroggins died at age 56 after an NFL career that spanned 10 seasons. His 60.5 sacks rank seventh in franchise history.

Health 6 days ago

Your daily coffee habit may play a role in dementia risk, study finds

New Harvard study of 130,000+ people finds that drinking two to three cups of coffee daily cuts dementia risk by 18%. Caffeine appears key to brain protection benefits.

China February 5

House Republicans sound alarm over CCP-linked fake research threatening US taxpayer-funded science

House Republicans warn Chinese "paper mills" may be flooding U.S. science with fake research, potentially compromising taxpayer-funded programs and grants.

Brain Health February 4

Marijuana compound may help prevent dementia when paired with common drug

A new study finds THC, when combined with an anti-inflammatory drug, improved memory and reduced Alzheimer’s-related brain damage in mice, raising hope for future treatment.

Health February 3

Does cancer reduce Alzheimer's risk? New study explores the connection

New research reveals why cancer patients may have lower Alzheimer's risk. Scientists discover that cancer releases a protective protein that clears brain plaques.

Health February 3

Grandparents who babysit their grandchildren stay mentally sharper, new study reveals

New study reveals grandparents who care for grandchildren show improved memory and verbal fluency, potentially slowing mental decline in older adults.

Health February 3

Hidden brain condition may quadruple dementia risk in older adults, study suggests

Nearly one in four adults over age 50 may have a hidden brain condition tied to sharply higher dementia risk, even without a history of stroke, researchers warn.

Health February 1

Meningitis cases rise in major Midwestern city, prompting public health alert

Chicago health officials issue urgent alert after seven meningococcal disease cases, including two deaths. Know the symptoms and warning signs.