MIAMI: Affordable soybean products are said to sustain the longevity of Japanese people, but they aren’t being consumed as much as they used to be — particularly among younger people. With some saying Japanese food traditions are under threat, let’s step back and take a Read More »

HOUSTON: The team trained mice that had been genetically modified in one single gene: neuroplastin. This gene, which is investigated by only a few groups in the world, is very important for brain plasticity. In humans, changes in the regulation of the neuroplastin gene have Read More »

PHILADELPHIA: Dementia sufferers are being given their meals on yellow plates to encourage them to eat bigger portions.

A trial found using the brightly coloured crockery made patients more likely to finish their food and put on weight. Experts said this will boost nutrition rates Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A gradual increase in depressive symptoms, as opposed to more stable symptoms, is linked to an increased risk of developing dementia, new research shows.

A longitudinal study conducted by investigators at Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, showed that dementia risk differed with Read More »