The Memory of Older People Can be Impaired Even After Just Three Days of a High-Fat Diet
Even a few days of a high-fat diet could cause memory problems and associated brain inflammation in older adults, a new study in rats read more
How Air Pollution and Smoke from Wildfires Can Contribute to Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease
Air pollution contributes to nearly 7 million premature deaths each year, and its effects go well beyond the lungs. Breathing smoke from wildfires or read more
How Hearing Loss and the Gut Microbiome Are Linked to Dementia
Many factors influence the risk of developing dementia. A study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that read more
New Study Reveals How Genes Affect Retinal Aging and Brain Health
Changes in vision are an inevitable part of aging, but why are some more susceptible to age-related eye diseases, and why do some people experience a read more
Everything in View: High-Resolution Retinal Maps Help Diagnose Diseases
Researchers have conducted one of the largest eye studies in the world to gain new insights into retinal thickness and determine its potential for the read more
Biomarker Associated With Premature Cell Aging May Indicate Stroke, Dementia and Late-Life Depression
People with shorter protective caps at the end of their chromosomes (known as telomeres) may be more likely to develop age-related brain disorders read more
