Huntington’s disease: treatments are finally on the horizon after research breakthroughs

H_Ko/Shutterstock Huntington’s disease (HD) has long been impossible to cure, but new research is finally giving fresh hope. HD is a progressive, hereditary brain disease that affects movement, cognition and emotions. Doctors often diagnose HD when people show clear movement problems, typically around 30-50 years of age, after which patientsContinue Reading

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Your body clock matters for brain health in later life – and could even be linked to dementia risk

Shakirov Albert/Shutterstock Inside the body, a 24-hour rhythm, known as the circadian rhythm, quietly coordinates when we sleep, wake, eat and recover. This internal timing system helps keep organs and hormones working in sync. When it becomes disrupted, the effects may extend well beyond poor sleep, with growing evidence suggestingContinue Reading

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