Have you ever thought about how exercise could help improve your memory? Scientists have been exploring a gentle form of exercise called "Yoga-like" to see if it can slow down the effects of Alzheimer's disease. You might know that running or other aerobic exercises can help with brain health, but t
Imagine you're in a crowded room, trying to find an old friend. As you age, your memory might play tricks on you, leading you to think someone is your friend just because they resemble them. This is what scientists call "false memories. " As our population ages, finding ways to combat this memory is
Did you know that over 55 million people on the planet are dealing with dementia? As we age, our cognitive abilities naturally decline. But did you ever think about how losing our senses might play a part in this? That's right! The older we get, the more likely we are to lose some of our senses. Im
Did you know that by 2050, around 50 million people worldwide could be affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias? That's a huge number, and it's important to catch these conditions early. One way scientists are trying to do this is by looking at how well people drive. You see, before pe
Did you know that dementia and memory loss are costing our society a lot? And it's not getting cheaper. That's why some scientists decided to test out a special program to help older people who might get dementia. This program, called a multi-domain intervention, tries to tackle memory loss from man
A group of scientists have discovered something interesting about our brains. They found that our brains age the most at three specific ages: 57, 70, and 78. This means that our minds might start to slow down a bit more during these years. The team looked at over 10, 000 adults' brain scans and chec
You know how some people worry about inheriting Alzheimer's disease? Well, it turns out that your lifestyle can make a big difference, even if you have a genetic predisposition. A better lifestyle means you're less likely to develop dementia and your brain stays sharper longer. But what does a "bet
As people grow older, they often face challenges in both their physical and mental abilities. But how these changes happen over time and how they're connected isn't fully understood. Researchers from the Gothenburg H70 study decided to look into this by grouping older adults into different categorie
Do you know that multiple sclerosis (MS) can affect your brain in different ways? People with progressive MS (PMS) might face a unique set of challenges compared to those with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS). Scientists are still trying to figure out if PMS patients have a distinct pattern of brain is
In a dynamic city called Metropolit, a bunch of Danish men born in the same year, 1953, have become the focus of a unique study. The goal? To understand who might be more likely to face cognitive decline, a term that simply means early signs of brain issues like dementia. Researchers analyzed 582 me
