As dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases become more common worldwide, researchers are searching urgently for ways to protect the brain as we age. One area attracting growing attention is ...

The human brain, despite its remarkable resilience, remains vulnerable to conditions that can drastically alter quality of life. A landmark study published in the BMJ Journal of Neurology, ...

Two recent studies conducted by scientists at the University Health Network and the University of Toronto provide new ...

Women are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease as men, and the search for why is ongoing. There’s a thought that the decline could be tied to brain changes that happen in menopause, or the ...

There is a link between exercise and the brain’s ability to defend itself against Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists have discovered that physical activity triggers a liver enzyme which repairs the brain ...

Scientists have found that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day may significantly reduce your risk of developing dementia, but drinking more won't help protect your brain any further.