Scientists Announce First Successful Treatment for Huntington's Disease Wednesday, September 24, 2025 huntington disease treatment breakthrough neurodegenerative ucl genetics clinical research medical For the first time in history, scientists have successfully treated Huntington’s disease, offering new hope for patients suffering from this devastating genetic disorder. Researchers at University College London (UCL) … Read More
Small Amount of Alcohol May Raise Dementia Risk, Study Finds Wednesday, September 24, 2025 alcohol dementia brainhealth cognitive research risk drinking neuroscience memory health Recent scientific studies have found that consuming even small amounts of alcohol may increase the risk of developing dementia. Traditionally, moderate alcohol intake was often considered harmless or even beneficial for … Read More
Dementia Risk Could Be Reduced with a Simple 15-Minute Check-Up Tuesday, September 23, 2025 dementia risk checkup prevention health cognitive research early assessment aging New research suggests that a brief 15-minute medical assessment could help reduce the risk of dementia. Scientists have found a strong link between this common health issue and an increased likelihood of cognitive decline. By … Read More
Waist Size Linked to Increased Dementia Risk by 13 Percent Sunday, September 21, 2025 dementia waistline obesity alzheimer's parkinson's abdominalfat riskfactor cognitivehealth research prevention Recent findings underscore the impact of waist size on brain health, showing that individuals with larger waist measurements face a 13 percent greater risk of being diagnosed with dementia. This association highlights the … Read More
One 'Body Weight' Factor That Could Worsen Cognitive Decline in Older Adults Sunday, September 21, 2025 cognition weight aging decline health elderly metabolism research brain nutrition Recent studies have highlighted a critical but often overlooked factor in cognitive health: changes in body weight over time. Specifically, fluctuations in weight from one year to the next have been linked to an increased … Read More
New Study Reveals Sleep Medications May Worsen Sleep Quality and Cause Long-Term Side Effects Wednesday, September 10, 2025 sleep medications insomnia olderadults sideeffects health research sleepquality dependency therapy A recent study has uncovered troubling evidence that sleep medications, widely used to help older adults fall asleep, may actually be contributing to poorer sleep quality and a range of long-term adverse effects. These … Read More