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Former soccer players show brain changes but no cognitive decline, researchers find

The study, by researchers at Imperial College London, included 142 former players aged between 30 and 60 and compared them to 56 similarly aged healthy people with no history of contact sports.

Argentina players celebrate after the match as Argentina qualify for the semi finals of the World Cup.
COVERS FROM ‘LAISHA,’ taken from the documentary ‘LAISHA – The Story of a Women’s Magazine.’

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Do eggs reduce Alzheimer's risk?

Do eggs reduce Alzheimer's risk?

Regular consumption of eggs may be linked to a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's

Huge study: The simple food we all love found to be effective in preventing Alzheimer's


These leafy green vegetables can keep your brain sharp for decades to come

Among the vegetables that were found to have this benefit were lettuce, cabbage, spinach, broccoli, green onion, and chives.

 Vegetables (illustrative).

FDA approves first drug to slow Alzheimer's progression

Leqembi is an antibody designed to remove sticky deposits of a protein called amyloid beta from the brains of Alzheimer's patients.

The Alzheimer's drug LEQEMBI is seen in this undated handout image obtained by Reuters on January 20, 2023

Poor sense of smell linked to increased risk of depression in older adults - study

While loss of smell is not thought to cause depression, a new study shows that it may serve as a potent indicator of overall health and well-being.

 A man's nose

Bilingualism can have surprising neurological benefits

It turns out that knowing a second language is not only good for when you travel overseas or for expanding your range of jobs.

Learning language (illustrative)

Ashkenazi Jews are more likely to suffer from Alzheimer's, study finds

Specific research into Ashkenazi genetics relation to Alzheimer's diseases was done for the first time.

 Patients with Alzheimer's and dementia are sit inside the Alzheimer foundation in Mexico City

Why do women with Alzheimer's decline faster than men?

Hebrew University has had a breakthrough on tiny RNA fragments in the brain, providing crucial answers on Alzheimer's research.

 Alzheimer's disease (illustrative).

The first signs of Alzheimer's appear in the eyes. Here's what they are

Can doctors examine a person's eyes to see the start of the dementia process?

 An illustrative image of an eye

Sleep habits of dogs and humans with dementia have striking similarities - study

Much like their human companions, dogs with dementia or Alzheimer's disease have a hard time sleeping without disruption.

 Napping dog

This Alzheimer's drug was called a 'breakthrough,' so why did 3 people die?

Lecanemab was hailed by headlines as a breakthrough treatment for Alzheimer's. Now, with the death of a third patient, there are concerns about this medication.

 Alzheimer's disease (illustrative).

Advancements in AI help researchers identify early Alzheimer's - study

Researchers have made a breakthrough in AI machine learning allowing them to identify early Alzheimer's through significantly less labor-intensive methods.

Artificial intelligence (Ilustrative)