Use it or lose it! Learning new skills can help to slow cognitive decline and stave off dementia

After a diagnosis, it's important to address the known risk factors, as these can make the disease worse, says Adam ...

The diet that might cut your risk of dementia after expert warns nearly half of cases could be prevented

The MIND diet, which stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay diet, is supposed to boost brain health and has been shown to reduce the risk of developing dementia. It ...

Small improvements in sleep, physical activity and diet are linked with a longer life

We may not need to completely overhaul our lives to live healthier for longer, according to a large UK-based study. This is welcome news, particularly as many people will already have abandoned their ...

Burning candles dementia alert says new scientific study

Speaking on his new podcast, No Appointment Necessary, with TV presenter and co-host Cherry Healey, Dr Amir Khan recently ...
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This week in science: Meat-eater longevity, space viruses, and more!

This week in science: how eating meat could be associated with a longer life; a switch for fat cell production; how space ...