Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a progressive brain disorder that slowly erodes memory, thinking skills, and the ability to carry out everyday tasks. It affects not only individuals but also deeply impacts caregivers and families, often creating emotional, financial, and logistical challenges over time. In its early stages, it might look…
As we grow older, it’s natural for the body to change – and the brain is no exception. After the age of 60, many people notice that their memory isn’t as sharp, learning new things takes longer, and decision-making can become harder. This is known as cognitive decline, and it’s something more and more people…
A German molecular biologist has won Hong Kong’s prestigious Shaw Prize this year for his development of a cutting-edge imaging technology that helps scientists understand how viruses attack the human body and come up with new treatments. Professor Wolfgang Baumeister, director emeritus and scientific member of the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry in Germany, was…
Dementia is an umbrella term describing various conditions including Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia The psychologist outlined two key factors that may improve cognitive health(Image: Halfpoint Images via Getty Images) A psychologist has highlighted two key lifestyle adjustments that could help reduce the risk of dementia, a condition affecting more than six million Americans….
Eating a popular breakfast food could help lower your risk of dementia, according to research. A study found that eating more than one of these each week could reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia is a progressive syndrome that affects almost one million people in the UK. The condition causes the gradual deterioration of…
In the first instalment of a series to mark the 10th anniversary of the Future Science Prize, Holly Chik and Shen Xinmei look at Professor Dennis Lo’s groundbreaking discovery of fetal DNA in maternal plasma, which earned him the inaugural award in the Life Sciences category in 2016. The blood tests of the future can…
More leading American scientists have had papers retracted than the number of Chinese, British, Japanese and German researchers combined, according to a study published in PLOS Biology on January 30. Among scientists included in the Stanford Elsevier career-long list of the world’s top 2 per cent of scientists last year, some 2,322 US-affiliated elite researchers…
The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter has scheduled a free community program on “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body” from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Bellevue Society For the Arts, 205 Maple St. in Bellevue. Pre-registration is recommended, according to a news release. To register, call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline…
Everyone wants to live a long, fulfilling life, but not everyone knows the secrets to achieving it. Longevity isn’t just about good genes—it’s about making choices that protect our health and boost happiness every day. If you’re looking for fresh, practical habits that can truly make a difference, these 6 lifestyle changes are worth adopting….
Misplace your glasses? Can’t find your keys? It’s a common part of life as we age, but so is our fear that this simple circumstance is a sign of something more. Is it the early onset of Alzheimer’s? Are we loosing a step cognitively? In the United Kingdom, dementia is the most feared health condition,…