Tag: brain health

Two common sleep problems may be early warning signs of Parkinson’s and other brain diseases

A 2026 UK Biobank analysis links restless legs and sleep apnea to future brain disease.

The Mediterranean diet may activate tiny proteins that protect your heart and brain

A USC-led study points to a cellular mechanism behind the diet's long-known cardiovascular effects.

Microplastics are turning up in human brain tissue, and no one yet knows what they do

Arizona State researchers will scan 100 postmortem brains after a pilot detected plastic signals in human tissue.

Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented, and most risk factors are in your control

A landmark Lancet Commission puts the share of dementia that could be prevented or delayed at around 45%.

Adding just half a tablespoon of olive oil a day may protect your heart and brain

A daily half tablespoon is the threshold linked in large studies to lower disease risk.

Your brain may be warning you about heart disease 3 to 8 years before it strikes

Subtle changes in thinking may precede a heart attack or stroke by years, a large new study suggests.