Most of the research done on dementia has focused on how to stop or reverse it once it has been diagnosed. But researchers have increasingly investigated how to prevent dementia long before it begins. A new imaging study has shown that changes that often occur in middle-aged people—those between 40 and 65—may be the difference between a brain-healthy later life and a dementia diagnosis.
Did you know we spend somewhere between 3% and 8% of our waking hours blinking our eyes? A new study from researchers at the University of Rochester, New York, show…
Recent research suggests that focusing attention on your body and its sensations can be a boon for mental health. Whether it’s tuning in to the smell and taste of a…
If you have a child who’s been diagnosed with ADHD, you may be facing a decision whether to try medication. Stimulant medications have been shown repeatedly to be the most…