Heart health and the brain: Why men may face cognitive decline sooner than women
A recent study suggests that men with risk factors for heart disease, such as obesity, may experience brain health decline about 10 years earlier...
New treatment that fights against Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, affects millions of people worldwide, slowly robbing them of their memory, thinking, and independence. Despite decades...
How loneliness can worsen memory loss and increase dementia risk
Social connections are essential for mental health, and this is especially true for older adults at risk of or living with dementia.
Dementia affects memory,...
This nutrient in daily diet could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have discovered that a lifelong diet rich in choline, a nutrient found in many foods and available as a supplement, might help prevent...
Younger diabetes diagnosis linked to higher dementia risk, study finds
A new study has found that people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at a younger age face a higher risk of developing dementia compared...
The link between sleep quality and dementia risk
We all know that a good night’s sleep makes us feel refreshed and energized, but it turns out that sleep does much more than...
Earpiece technology may help spot Alzheimer’s early
Alzheimer’s disease affects over 50 million people worldwide, bringing emotional and physical challenges to patients and their loved ones.
It is a progressive condition with...
Some brain supplements may contribute to early Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have discovered that high levels of an enzyme called PHGDH in the blood might serve as...
These personality traits may protect you from Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia in older adults, is a neurodegenerative condition that progressively damages brain structures vital for memory.
While biological...
Scientists discover new drug targets for Alzheimer’s in cerebrospinal fluid
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified new drug targets for Alzheimer’s disease by studying cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from...