Research
Brain Health & Conditions
MIND Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline in Stroke Survivors
A diet created by researchers at Rush may help substantially slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors
Brain Health & Conditions
High-Intensity Exercise Delays Parkinson’s Progression
High-intensity exercise three times a week decreases worsening of the disease’s symptoms
Brain Health & Conditions
The MIND Diet
Can the MIND Diet reduce the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease?

Brain Health & Conditions
Genes Associated With Resilience Against Brain Pathology Identified
Rush researchers have discovered two genes that are associated with aging individuals having better memory and brain function
Brain Health & Conditions
New Gene Discovered Associated With Tau Pathology
Tau pathology is one of the defining features of Alzheimer disease
Brain Health & Conditions
Abnormal Protein May Contribute to Alzheimer’s
This finding could help researchers to understand the cause of memory loss
Research
Early Warning Found for Chronic Kidney Disease
A study in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that suPAR, a circulating protein measured by a simple blood test, can reliably predict a person’s chances of developing chronic kidney disease as much as five years before this common killer starts causing damage.
Brain Health & Conditions
Purpose in Life May Help Aging Brain
A strong sense that your life has meaning and direction may make you less likely to develop areas of brain damage
Brain Health & Conditions
New MIND Diet May Significantly Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
A new diet could significantly lower a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s Disease
Number of People with Alzheimer’s Disease May Triple by 2050
There's an urgent need for more research, treatments and preventive strategies to reduce the impact of this epidemic