A study conducted at University College London has found that high blood pressure in your 40s can have a long-lasting impact on the brain. In the study, those with higher blood pressure in their 40s had smaller brains, on average, by age 70 than those with normal blood pressure. The hippocampus, a brain region critical for memory, was especially affected.
A new analysis conducted by researchers at the University of Southern California highlights an alarming issue: cases of “mild cognitive impairment” (MCI), often a precursor to dementia, are dramatically underdiagnosed…
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…