What if something you’re doing, or not doing, in midlife could shape your brain years from now? Researchers have uncovered a surprising link to a major Alzheimer’s marker. The findings may change how you think about long-term brain health.

Some forms of dementia may not begin in the brain. In fact, researchers say up to one in three cases are linked to conditions elsewhere in the body, pointing to modifiable factors that may help reduce your risk of losing precious memories.

Chances are you’ve never heard of phosphatidylserine. It’s a fatty substance especially important for brain neurons — for good reason: It’s the key to better brain function, including memory, stress management and healthy mood…

Olive oil is an elixir for life. Studies show it decreases risks for numerous ailments that make for an early grave, like heart problems. But research reveals its greatest gift may be helping us avoid this common scourge of aging…

Wine and cheese get better with age. But people? The prospect of aging paints a very negative picture and begs the question, do our negative thoughts create a self-fulfilling prophecy? Yale found a significant connection…

When you think about memory loss, you likely picture a problem that starts in the brain. But what’s happening in your mouth can block the formation of a chemical crucial for a youthful brain, memory retention and independence…