This FDA-approved drug may slow down Alzheimer’s disease
A new study from Indiana University found that niacin limits Alzheimer's disease progression.
This finding identifies a potential novel therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease, which...
Cholesterol-lowering statins may lower risk of Parkinson’s disease
A new study found that older people taking statin drugs have a lower chance of developing parkinsonism later compared to people who were not...
Scientists find a new link between heart health and dementia
A new study from the University of Minnesota found a link between heart health and dementia.
Using echocardiography—visual ultrasound of the heart—the team was able...
How to cope if your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia
When a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia, the effect on your entire family can be overwhelming.
The diagnosis can trigger...
Vitamin C may help treat cognitive impairment in older people
In a new study from Flinders University, researchers found cognitive impairment among older hospitalized people could be the result of low vitamin C levels.
The...
Scientists find how to diagnose Parkinson’s disease from skin
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic condition that continues to worsen over time. Symptoms are slow movements, often with shaking, together with muscular rigidity.
It is...
‘Elite sleeper’ genes could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease
A new study from UC San Francisco found some people are gifted with genes that pack the benefits of slumber into an efficient time...
Daytime napping strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Daytime napping is common among older adults. The longitudinal link between daytime napping and cognitive aging, however, is unknown.
In a new study from Brigham...
This metal may reduce risk of dementia
In a new study from the University of Cambridge, researchers have found a link suggesting that lithium could decrease the risk of developing dementia,...
These foods may protect your brain from Alzheimer’s disease
Epidemiological evidence linking diet, one of the most important modifiable lifestyle factors, and risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is rapidly increasing.
However, there is little...