New research highlights role of brain cells in fighting disease
Emerging research reveals that the brain possesses a sophisticated network of cellular defense mechanisms designed to protect against disease-causing...
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New tests could change how people think about memory loss
Yes, new tests are fundamentally changing how we understand and diagnose memory loss—and the implications are significant for anyone concerned about...
Can simple mental exercises protect your brain
Yes, simple mental exercises can protect your brain—and the evidence is stronger than many people realize.
Millions invested into finding ways to slow memory decline
Yes, millions—billions, actually—are being invested into finding ways to slow memory decline. The federal government alone has committed approximately $3.
New research aims to settle debate around brain training
New research is actively working to settle the decade-long scientific debate about brain training—and the findings are more nuanced than the marketing...
Massive study launches to test if brain training really prevents dementia
Yes, brain training does appear to reduce dementia risk—but not in the way most people expect. A major 20-year study published in February 2026 found that...
New findings suggest natural compounds may protect memory
Recent scientific research has identified several natural compounds that show genuine promise in protecting memory and slowing cognitive decline.
Researchers look at plant-derived solutions for brain diseases
Researchers are actively investigating plant-derived compounds as potential treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, with particular focus on conditions...
This new target could dramatically reduce Alzheimer’s brain plaques
Multiple breakthrough targets for reducing Alzheimer's brain plaques have emerged in 2026, offering genuine hope for slowing or preventing the disease's...
New findings reveal what causes brain cells to die in dementia
Brain cell death in dementia occurs through multiple converging mechanisms, but recent research has identified a specific "death switch" that appears to...