Microplastics are accumulating in human brains at alarming rates, with concentrations rising 50% in the past eight years. Researchers found plastic fragments as small as 200 nanometers, possibly ...

A research team has discovered that the two key pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's -- tau protein and beta-amyloid -- affect brain circuits in distinct yet synergistic ways, particularly those ...

Scientists found microplastics in all 52 examined human brains. Newer brain samples had more plastic than older ones.

Alzheimer’s is a mind-body malaise that experts say can take up to 20 years to run its fearsome course—like having a sliver ...

Delayed REM sleep may be linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, new research found. Here's how to build a healthy sleep routine.

Bacteria can also break down nitrite to produce nitric oxide, which improves circulation, including blood flow to the brain. This suggests that eating lots of nitrate-rich vegetables, such as leafy ...

The Brain Tour, inside dementia is an app designed for iOS and Android phones, that uses augmented reality to transport users inside the brain. Whether you're curious to explore a healthy brain or ...

Scientists led by the Institute of Nanotechnology in Italy, in collaboration with the ESRF, the European Synchrotron in Grenoble, France, have discovered how X-ray micro- and nano- tomography can ...

Learn about the 7 stages of dementia, from no impairment to end stage. Understand the signs and symptoms of each stage and ...

The likelihood of being diagnosed with dementia is more than six times higher in people aged 80 and over compared to those aged 65-79. Not everyone develops the condition as they age. Changes in the ...

Over time, these proteins can lead brain tissue to atrophy (shrink). Learn More Causes and Risk Factors of Alzheimer’s Disease What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's? Dementia is a ...