Scientists have long known that being obese increases the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. What remains unclear is ...

To function properly, neurons need to recycle cellular waste before it becomes toxic. When neurons can no longer do that, ...

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A new study reveals that obesity accelerates brain aging by locking a vital memory-regulating molecular pathway called K63.

Experts explain how a few simple changes to your evening routine can contribute to heart, brain, and metabolic health.

Neuroscientist Miia Kivipelto's life's work has been about preventing dementia. Now, at 52, she has begun thinking more about ...

While brain 'senescence' or growing frail is largely accepted as a normal process of aging, this data set represents an opportunity to challenge that notion." While the findings do not point to ...

A large MRI study of more than 47,000 adults found that cerebellar aging is uneven, with posterior association regions and ...

Brain aging is a complex and multifaceted process caused by the loss of neural circuits and synaptic plasticity, which is associated with cognitive decline and structural changes 1. These changes are ...

Aging, which is defined as the loss of physiological functions resulting in the end of lifespan, impacts all organs 1. But the mechanisms driving the gradual decline in the brain and the resulting ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...