How does the brain clear ‘waste’ to protect itself? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearchers are mapping out the human brain’s ‘waste-disposal’ system for the first time. Image credit: bawanch/Getty Images.Alzheimer’s disease currently affects about 32 million people globally and has no cure. One of the leading theories behind Alzheimer’s disease is the accumulation … Read more
MIND diet tied to slower rates of cognitive decline …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research confirms the brain-protective benefits of the MIND diet. Image credit: Nadine Greeff/Stocksy.Closely following a MIND diet was associated with a reduced risk of cognitive impairment and slower rates of decline with aging in a new study.The observed effects … Read more
Shingles linked to subjective cognitive decline …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research links shingles with a higher risk of experiencing cognitive decline. Image credit: Axel Heimken/picture alliance via Getty Images.If a person has had shingles, they are at higher risk of subjective cognitive decline, which may lead to further cognitive issues, says a … Read more
Can inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis lead to cognitive issues? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestSystemic inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis could make cognitive decline more likely. Image credit: Juan Claudio Perez/Getty Images.As of 2020, about 17.6 million people worldwide have the autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis. Past studies have linked rheumatoid arthritis to an increased … Read more
How do aging brain blood vessels contribute to cognitive decline? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearchers are trying to find out exactly how aging blood vessels in the brain contribute to cognitive decline. Image credit: michellegibson/Getty Images.Aging is associated with blood flow changes in the brain.These changes may be linked to an increased risk … Read more