Do people with dementia know they have it?
Dementia is often associated with more than just memory loss—it represents a gradual decline in thinking, reasoning, and everyday functioning, affecting a person’s sense...
How high sugar levels may increase Alzheimer’s risk
Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have uncovered a potential link between eating too much sugar and Alzheimer’s disease, a type of...
Scientists find new blood test to detect early Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease, a condition affecting over six million Americans—most of them women—progressively erodes memory, thinking, and daily functioning. Now, a groundbreaking study offers new...
Chronic kidney disease may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A Canadian study has found a connection between poor kidney function and cognitive difficulties, including problems with reasoning, memory, and reaction time.
The research, led...
Epilepsy is linked to poor brain health, study finds
A recent study has revealed that epilepsy significantly affects brain health, including thinking, movement, and mental well-being.
The findings, published on December 31 in the Journal...
Healthy habits to prevent stroke and dementia in older adults
As we grow older, protecting our brain and body becomes a top priority.
Two of the biggest health concerns for older adults are strokes and...
Where Alzheimer’s disease is most common in the U.S.
A new study has revealed where Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that causes memory loss and cognitive decline, is most common in the United States.
The...
How your nose could predict Alzheimer’s and dementia
Our sense of smell does more than just alert us to dangers like fire or let us enjoy delicious meals. It might also hold...
Scientists discover “energy switch” in brain to treat Alzheimer’s
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have identified a new "energy switch" in immune cells of the brain, called microglia, which could lead...
Common sleep aide supplement may increase Alzheimer’s risk
Getting quality sleep is essential for maintaining good health. It supports brain function, strengthens the immune system, and promotes a healthy heart.
On the other...