Alzheimer’s: Why Some Brains Stay Mentally Sharp Despite the Disease
Alzheimer's is often associated with a progressive loss of memory and cognitive function. However, the disease does not progress the same way in read more
Preventing Alzheimer’s: How Genes and Exercise Affect the Brain’s Resilience
Why do some people not develop Alzheimer’s despite a high genetic risk, while others develop changes in the brain at an early age? Two new research read more
High Blood Pressure During Menopause: Why an Undiagnosed Hormonal Imbalance Might Be the Cause
When blood pressure rises in middle age, menopause, stress, or lifestyle changes are often suspected as possible causes. But sometimes a treatable read more
Fat First, Then Carbs: How the Order in Which You Eat Might Affect Your Blood Sugar
Not only the choice of foods, but possibly also the order in which they are eaten, influences how much blood sugar rises after a meal. A study in mice read more
Strength, Not Just Endurance: Why Maintaining Muscle Mass Could Be the Key to Healthy Aging
Healthy aging isn’t just about living as long as possible. What also matters is how independently we can live during those years. Can you get up from read more
The MIND Diet: Can the Right Diet Slow Brain Aging?
As we age, the brain also changes. Certain areas lose volume, gray and white matter decrease, and the fluid-filled cerebral ventricles may enlarge. read more
