Cerebrovascular disease — or vascular brain disease — which impacts the blood vessels in the brain, is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Health experts associate fish consumption with a lower risk of cerebrovascular disease and…
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People with dementia may be prescribed interacting drugs
Experts say that older adults with dementia should limit the number of medications they take that act on the brain and central nervous system (CNS). Using three or more such medications together places an individual at higher risk of adverse…
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Low flavonoid intake associated with Alzheimer’s risk
A new study links a low intake of flavonoid-rich foods — such as berries, apples, and tea — with a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Experts predict that the number of people in the United States over…
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How flickering light can help fight Alzheimer’s
Using mice, scientists have gained a better understanding of the therapeutic benefits of flickering light exposure for Alzheimer’s disease. A team of scientists from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta has discovered some reasons why lights flickering at 40…
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