Although age is a risk factor, there are other modifiable factors that can influence dementia risk and disease progression. Angela Bradshaw, the Director for Research at Alzheimer Europe, emphasises the need for more comprehensive interventions across multiple areas to support dementia prevention
Do you ever find yourself in situations where you want to scream out of frustration or anger? Well, there is a reason why you manage to keep cool on those tough days.
Neurological conditions affect many people daily, but only a few can be attributed to genetics. So, what other environmental factors contribute to this?
Do you ever find yourself wanting snacks after a full meal? According to UCLA psychologists, this might not indicate an overactive appetite but overactive food-seeking neurons in the brain.
The impact abdominal fat has on brain health and cognition has also been found to be more pronounced in middle-aged men at high risk of Alzheimer's disease compared to women.
A £5 million project started in the UK last year aims to enable individuals to receive Alzheimer's diagnoses within seconds through the National Health Service (NHS) within the next five years.
Neuroscientists from the University of Colorado Boulder have revealed the biological signals of desire, explaining why certain bonds are more profound than others.
Researchers investigate indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 2 (IDO2), an enzyme expressed in the brain, to shed light on its potential role in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
With the growing burden of brain disorders, it is more important than ever to ensure the necessary approaches are available; the European Brain Council discusses the priorities for supporting brain health and research in Europe and beyond.
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