Small changes in the sequence of one particular gene can dramatically increase a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. But new research has suggested that adhering to the Mediterranean diet ...

Aug. 26 (UPI) --A new study is giving more reasons to eat a Mediterranean-style diet, while providing evidence that fruits, vegetables, whole grains and extra virgin olive oil may help reduce dementia ...

Kanagawa University of Human Services-led researchers found short-term BMI reductions after an eight-to-12-week ...

Dementia, an umbrella term used to describe a range of neurological conditions affecting the brain that worsen over time, is one of the most impactful diseases in the world. There are currently over ...

Previous studies have identified specific genetic variants that may increase a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease, such as the APOE4 variant. A new study found that following a Mediterranean diet ...

Researchers in Japan found that an eight- to 12-week low-carb diet combined with resistance training significantly lowered ...

23andMe plans to recruit 100,000 customers into a genetic weight loss study, the Mountain View, Calif.-based personal genomics and biotechnology company announced Dec. 28. The project will investigate ...

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Researchers found dietary changes may help improve cognitive health and stave off dementia A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and ...