Q. I am 78 years old and occasionally forget the names of people I know. It happens most frequently when I am introduced to ...

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IT was the moment Lindsey Burrow knew that her rugby hero husband had succumbed to the disease that left him a prisoner in ...

As people get older, two of the biggest health concerns are dementia and eye diseases like macular degeneration and cataracts ...

The accumulation of toxins over time can also contribute to more serious conditions, including autoimmune diseases, hormonal ...

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) leads to increased rates of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The mechanisms by which trauma can trigger neurodegeneration are increasingly understood. For example, ...

Whether it’s neurological disorders like dementia and Alzheimer’s or terminal diseases like cancer, too much of the wrong diet can supercharge inflammatory markers. In other words, refined sugars and ...

Demyelinating diseases of the brain and spinal cord Some types of demyelination result from inflammation in the brain and spinal cord. These can include: MS is a progressive autoimmune disease ...

They primarily feed on the blood of livestock such as sheep, goats, cattle, and wild animals like deer. Of particular concern are the five species known to transmit the Blue Tongue Disease virus, a ...

The Role of an Energy-Producing Enzyme in Treating Parkinson's Disease Aug. 21, 2024 — An enzyme called PGK1 has an unexpectedly critical role in the production of chemical energy in brain cells ...

They’re also associated with lower beta-amyloid levels in the brain and may help to manage other conditions that increase Alzheimer’s disease risk. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines ...