New research published in the journal Sleep Health has found that sleep fragmentation, which refers to the amount of time ...

Jonathan Wosen is STAT’s West Coast biotech & life sciences reporter. You can reach Jonathan on Signal at jwosen.27. New research bolsters evidence that people with early signs of Alzheimer’s can take ...

Brain experts already know that a number of habits can keep the brain in good shape. Exercise, a healthy diet, staying socially engaged, getting enough sleep, and maintaining heart health can all help ...

Share on Pinterest It’s never too late to quit smoking for better brain health, a new study suggests. Image credit: Alexander Farnsworth/Getty Images While it is normal for people to experience mild ...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline such as memory loss and behavioral disturbances that severely impair quality of life. Despite ...

Taking just over 5000 steps daily could curb progression of preclinical Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by slowing the accumulation of tau protein in the brain, new data showed, possibly offering a more ...

Decades of research show the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for many mental conditions, including anxiety and depression. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dubbed "shell shock ...

While it is normal for people to experience mild cognitive impairment as we age, severe cognitive decline is not a healthy part of aging. Past research shows that making healthy lifestyle choices, ...

A conceptual illustration depicting key cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease—memory impairment, disorientation, and executive dysfunction. These symptoms represent the primary manifestations of ...