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A new study links Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) to serious brain damage. Researchers studied middle-aged and older adults over eight years. They found that severe OSA more than doubles the risk of tiny brain bleeds. These tiny bleeds are called cerebral microbleeds (CMBs). CMBs are small hemorrhages inside the brain. They are often linked to…
A new Alzheimer’s drug pill has shown encouraging results in a late-stage trial for people with a high genetic risk of the disease. The pill, called ALZ-801 (valiltramiprosate), is designed for people who carry two copies of the APOE4 gene. This group is known to have the highest chance of developing Alzheimer’s and often declines…
New research suggests the human mind reaches its overall mental peak between ages 55 and 60. The study measured 16 psychological traits, including reasoning ability, memory, processing speed, and personality dimensions like conscientiousness and emotional stability. The findings challenge the common belief that brain power peaks in our 20s and 30s. While some abilities such…
Millions of people worldwide, especially those managing conditions like diabetes, use artificial sweeteners believing they are a safe alternative to sugar. However, a study published in the journal Neurology suggests these substitutes may have a measurable negative impact on brain health. Key Study Finding The research, which focused on common sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose, erythritol,…
New research strongly suggests that the menopause transition causes measurable physical changes in the brain’s structure, which may explain common symptoms like “brain fog,” mood swings, and memory issues. One of the most consistent patterns identified by the Puerto Rico-based researchers was a decrease in gray matter volume during the menopause transition. Gray matter is…
