People with the APOE4 gene variant have more to lose from unhealthy habits — and potentially more to gain from healthy ones.

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Why do some memories last a lifetime while others do not, and what is the connection to the stress hormone? There are memories that time easily erases: what we had for lunch last Tuesday, the color of a building we walked past, or the name of a passerby we happened to encounter. Then there are […]

Experts are reaching consensus on what the condition is. Now they’re debating how best to treat it.

The study challenges prevailing views on the evolution of language A new study conducted by Hungarian researchers reveals that dogs can segment continuous speech into words—a capability previously observed only in humans. Hungarian researchers from Budapest have discovered that human speech changes the way dogs’ brains work, even though the animals cannot speak themselves. The […]

Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood may be linked to poorer brain health; researchers found higher brain age, smaller total brain volume, and more signs of vascular damage in people living in the most disadvantaged areas, Euronews reported on September 20. Where people live can leave a measurable mark on their brains, according to a new […]

Quality sleep, physical activity, a balanced diet, and social interaction are key to keeping the brain in good shape. Caring for memory and cognitive function shouldn’t wait until the first warning signs appear. Experts say that a combination of adequate sleep, physical activity, a balanced diet, and regular social interaction can play a vital role […]