Hameroff points to studies that demonstrate that, in humans, applying sub-thermal tFUS to the hippocampus of Alzheimer’s patients daily for three minutes increased metabolic activity in the ...

A French and Canadian team used a molecular switch to boost energy production from mitochondria inside brain cells, restoring memory in mice with dementia-like symptoms. The work links energy failure ...

When most individuals are exposed to the term Alzheimer's disease, they immediately associate it with declining memory and confusion. Memory loss has been the defining symptom of this chronic ...

Challenge your mind. Like a muscle, the brain strengthens with use. Mander suggests learning a new language, playing music, doing puzzles or pursuing mentally demanding hobbies to help reinforce ...

Researchers found a powerful protein that helps strengthen the messaging system of the brain. The discovery could lead to new ways of treating diseases that interfere with the way brain cells talk to ...

In a discovery that could reshape how we think about memory, researchers at Flinders University have found that forgetting is not just a glitch in the brain but is actually a finely-tuned process, and ...

Alzheimer's is a progressive neurological disorder that profoundly impacts various cognitive functions, significantly influencing the autonomy and overall quality of life for individuals living with ...

For both the afflicted person and their family, Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most difficult neurological disorders to deal with. Although it is frequently ...

Hearing loss is strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline — untreated hearing problems increase dementia risk. Regular hearing c ...

In Dr. Gladys Maestre, South Texas has found a national authority on memory loss. For years, Maestre has studied dementia by going door to door. "Everywhere I go, people will pull me and say, 'My ...

Dr. Gladys Maestre found that close to 20% of people over 65 in the Rio Grande Valley have memory loss, versus around 12% on a national level.

For many people, gum disease—or periodontal disease—may seem like a problem limited to the mouth. Bleeding gums, bad breath, and loose teeth are often dismissed as minor or cosmetic issues.