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Shingles vaccine linked to lower dementia risk, study finds
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 04, 2025

A study of over 280,000 older adults in Wales found the shingles vaccine was linked to a 20 per cent lower dementia risk and improved survival in peop...

The hidden connection between snoring, interrupted sleep and rising global Parkinson’s epidemic
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 03, 2025

A JAMA Neurology study of over 11 million US veterans finds untreated obstructive sleep apnea is linked to higher Parkinson’s disease risk, with early...

Study flags stark inequities in global epilepsy care, medication
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 29, 2025

The researchers call for coordinated global action, stronger provider education, tighter regulatory safeguards, and improved access to safer medicatio...

Study suggests adolescence may last until age 32
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 29, 2025

The research, based on decades of large‑scale brain‑scanning data, identifies four major “turning points” in human brain development occurring around...

Creativity is good for the brain and might even slow down its ageing - study
The Conversation  |  Nov 03, 2025

So if you’re wondering whether being creative is “good for you”, the answer seems to be “yes”. Scientifically, measurably, and beautifully so. Your ne...

Poor sleep could age the brain faster, study suggests
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 04, 2025

Sleep is known to be critical for the brain’s waste clearance system, which helps flush out toxic proteins, as well as for cardiovascular health. Disr...

10 minutes of sunlight: The science-backed brain boost you’re likely overlooking
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 09, 2025

10 minutes of basking in natural sunlight can have powerful effects on the brain, sharpening memory, lifting mood, and enhancing mental clarity.

Exclusive: Dr Juzar Hooker sheds light on Parkinson’s disease, the silent neurological disorder with no cure
Amina Wako  |  May 01, 2025

Classic symptoms include tremors at rest, slowness of movement, rigidity, and postural instability. Neurologists use a careful combination of these si...

Learning to live with Parkinson’s disease: A retiree’s new normal
Amina Wako  |  Apr 11, 2025

There is no single test to diagnose it, but experienced neurologists who are specialists in brain and nerve conditions can often identify it based on...

Get up and stretch! Why stretching after turning 26 is essential for your health, according to experts
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 02, 2025

Muscle and joint stiffness are not the only issues that come with aging.

Sleep apnea: The silent threat to brain health and cognitive brain function
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 20, 2024

Addressing lifestyle factors, using medical devices, or opting for surgical interventions can help manage the disorder and improve overall health.

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