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A subtle change in brain wave activity could predict Alzheimer's disease more than two years before diagnosis, according to a ...

Dementia is a progressive condition that can be difficult to spot in its early stages, though there are a number of signs that can indicate the condition ...

Some people are immune to dementia, even if their brain is deteriorating. Cognitive reserve is the secret boost that builds ...

Brits plagued by forgetfulness are being told to get their vitamin levels checked, as running low on a crucial nutrient can ...

While strokes are widely recognized as a major cause of long-term disability in the United States, their quieter cousin, the mini stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA), often flies under the ...

For decades, scientists have known that what harms the body often harms the brain. Conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance strain the body’s vascular and metabolic ...

A special MRI technique that detects iron levels in different regions of the brain can predict the onset of mild cognitive impairment and cognitive decline in cognitively unimpaired older adults, ...

Dr. Stefan Lang already uses deep brain stimulation to help motor symptoms. Now his team is researching how to use this to ...

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