Your heart rhythm can predict cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s
Researchers have found that certain factors, including age, sex, and heart health, can predict how much a person with Alzheimer's disease will experience cognitive...
Untreated high blood pressure linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s
New research suggests that people aged 60 and older with untreated high blood pressure may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared...
Is it OK to lie to someone with dementia
There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care provider creating “fake-away” burgers that mimicked those from...
Can pollution cause Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects the brain’s ability to control movement. It is marked by the damage or loss of...
Shingles may increase risk of cognitive decline, shows study
A new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital suggests that having shingles may increase the risk of cognitive decline later in life.
The research, published...
Levodopa improves sleep quality in Parkinson’s patients, study finds
A recent study has found that the drug levodopa, commonly used to treat motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease (PD), can also improve sleep quality...
Stable blood sugar levels may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s in people with diabetes
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has revealed that maintaining stable blood sugar levels within personalized target ranges may help reduce the risk of...
Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them...
Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol.
That...
New Alzheimer’s drugs may not make a big impact on a large scale, researchers...
Recent advances in Alzheimer’s treatment have generated excitement, particularly around new drugs that target amyloid proteins in the brain.
However, researchers from Cambridge Public Health...
Parkinson’s disease patients have lower dementia risk, shows study
New research brings some good news for people with Parkinson's disease: the risk of developing dementia may be lower than previously thought, or dementia...