Could taking a daily multivitamin help maintain cognitive health with aging and possibly prevent cognitive decline? According to new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, conducted in collaboration
Deep Sleep May Act as Fountain of Youth in Old Age
As we grow older our nights are frequently plagued by bouts of wakefulness, bathroom trips and other nuisances as we lose our ability to generate the deep, restorative slumber we
Natural Compound in Basil May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology
Fenchol, a natural compound abundant in basil and other plants, can help protect the brain against Alzheimer’s disease pathology, according to University of South Florida Health (USF Health) researchers. The
REM Sleep Refreshes Brain, Speeds Blood Flow and Removal of Brain Waste
Researchers have found that blood flow in the brain capillaries, which is important for oxygen/nutrient delivery and waste removal, was increased during rapid eye movement sleep in mice. Adenosine A2a
Amyloid Plaques Are Consequence, Not Cause, of Alzheimer’s Disease in New Challenge to Prevailing Theory
Scientists say restoring a brain protein, not removing amyloid plaques, should be the target of Alzheimer’s dementia therapies Experts estimate more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s dementia.