Tag: brain health

8 early warning signs of multiple sclerosis – some appear years before diagnosis

New research suggests the disease begins working silently long before the first clear symptoms.

Stress could impair the exact brain region that fails first in Alzheimer’s

A cortisol dose scrambled the brain's built-in navigation system in an MRI experiment.

How eating spinach every day can affect your brain, blood pressure and bones

A daily half-cup of leafy greens is linked to sharper memory and stronger bones.

The brain chemical that spikes during exercise may protect your memory for decades

Aerobic exercise reliably raises a protein called BDNF, and researchers say it may be the clearest link yet between movement and a slower-aging brain.

6 warning signs of a stroke – and why acting fast can save a life

Stroke strikes roughly 800,000 Americans each year, and the first minutes decide the outcome.

Creatine may boost memory and brain health in older adults, not just muscle

The gym-shelf supplement is quietly building a second reputation as a brain aid.