Smoking shrinks the brain and effectively causes premature brain aging, according to a new study. Quitting smoking prevents further loss of brain tissue but doesn’t
A woman who never developed Alzheimer’s despite a strong genetic predisposition may hold the key to stopping the disease in its tracks. Studying the woman’s
A new study provides us with a better understanding of how the brain responds to injuries. Researchers have discovered that a protein called Snail plays
Comparing PET scans of more than 90 adults with and without mild cognitive impairment (MCI), researchers say relatively lower levels of the so-called ‘happiness’ chemical,
An international team of researchers has identified a protein found in the brains of people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), discovering a new target for potential