Good cholesterol linked to Alzheimer’s disease in these people
A new study suggests that high levels of HDL cholesterol, often called “good cholesterol,” may be linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease...
Type 2 diabetes may rewire the brain like early Alzheimer’s
New research suggests that Type 2 diabetes may change the brain in ways that look a lot like early Alzheimer’s disease.
Scientists from the University...
Shingles vaccine may lower dementia risk by 20%, study finds
A surprising public health policy in Wales may have revealed powerful evidence that the shingles vaccine could help reduce the risk of developing dementia.
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Why some people experience vision problems first in Alzheimer’s
A new study from University College London (UCL) has found that differences in brain protein distribution and inflammation may help explain why some people...
Weekly injection may improve life for Parkinson’s patients
People with Parkinson’s disease may soon be able to manage their symptoms with a simple weekly injection instead of taking pills several times a...
Diabetes drugs may protect against Alzheimer’s, study finds
Two medications commonly used to lower blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes may also help protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease and...
Alzheimer’s risk factors may affect brain function since young adulthood
A new study from Columbia University suggests that signs of Alzheimer’s disease may begin affecting the brain much earlier in life than previously thought—even...
Heavy alcohol use causes long-lasting brain damage, study finds
For the first time, researchers have shown in an animal model how heavy alcohol use can cause long-term brain damage that affects decision-making.
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Where Alzheimer’s disease is hitting the hardest in the U.S.
A new study has found that Alzheimer’s disease, a serious illness that affects memory and thinking, is most common in the East and Southeast...
Regular opioid use could raise your risk of dementia
New research has found that people who regularly use opioid medications may face a higher risk of developing dementia—especially a type called vascular dementia,...