Accurate blood test for Alzheimer’s disease
Older adults who are worried about their thinking, memory, or reasoning skills may want to get tested for Alzheimer’s disease. But current tests are...
Peanut butter test could help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers from the University of Florida have developed a simple test using peanut butter that could help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
This innovative method, created...
Stroke linked to faster long-term cognitive decline, study finds
New research from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) has revealed that older adults who experience a stroke for the first time are...
Time of day affects dementia diagnosis, new study finds
New research from the University of Surrey has revealed that the time of day when blood is taken can significantly impact test results used...
Scientists link chronic pain to higher dementia risk in older people
A new study led by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has found that older Australians suffering from chronic pain are at a significantly...
Do stress and depression increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease? Here’s why there might...
Dementia affects more than 55 million people around the world. A number of factors can increase a person’s risk of developing dementia, including high...
How the MIND diet could help prevent memory loss
A new study suggests that people who follow the MIND diet may have a lower risk of developing memory and thinking problems later in...
Eating berries, tea, and dark chocolate may help lower dementia risk, study finds
A new study has shown that eating foods rich in flavonoids—like berries, tea, red wine, and dark chocolate—may reduce the risk of developing dementia.
This...
Scientists find a new cause of dementia
Dementia is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide, leading to significant declines in memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out...
Study shows new cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating condition that mainly affects older adults, leading to severe memory loss, confusion, and significant changes in behavior. It is...