People at increased genetic risk of Alzheimer’s may be particularly susceptible to the effects of an unhealthy diet, according to a new report. The study found that older adults who tended to eat a ...

As the days grow shorter, don’t forget to spend some time outdoors. Exposure to outdoor light may be good for the health of the brain, according to a new report. The study, published in General ...

Eating lots of sugary foods and beverages has been linked to a range of health ills: tooth decay, obesity, heart disease, diabetes, fatty liver disease. Highly processed foods high in sugar have also ...

Eggs, long a popular American breakfast food, may have benefits for the brain as we age. A new study found that older Americans who included eggs in their diets reduced their risk of Alzheimer’s ...

Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic do more than help manage diabetes and obesity. They may have benefits for the brain as well. A new analysis found that the medications, known as GLP-1 drugs, ...

Doctors increasingly recognize the role that inflammation plays in many diseases of aging, including heart disease and diabetes. Now a new study adds to growing evidence that the simmering irritation ...

Our circadian rhythms, the internal body clock that determines when we are most active and alert and when we wind down and go to sleep during a typical 24-hour day, may play a role in our risk of ...

Fans of triple-crème brie, cheddar and quiche may be heartened by a recent study that found that consuming high-fat cheese and cream was tied to a lower risk of dementia. The findings are interesting ...

Here’s an easy daily habit that may help to keep the brain sharp in old age: Listen to music. A new study found that older adults who consistently listened to music reduced their risk of developing ...