Why Simply Knowing About Dementia Risk Is Not Enough, According to Scientists
Why Simply Knowing About Dementia Risk Is Not Enough, According to Scientists
Many people believe there is little they can do to avoid dementia. However,...
Scientists Uncover How to Slow Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia are two serious brain disorders that affect millions of people around the world.
Parkinson’s disease is best known for...
Scientists Find How to Help Brain Recover in Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide.
It mainly damages nerve cells that produce dopamine, a chemical messenger that...
Hidden Chemical May Increase Parkinson’s Risk by 500%
Parkinson's disease is one of the fastest-growing brain disorders in the world. It affects millions of people and becomes more common as people get...
Common Sleep Medicines May Raise Dementia Risk, Scientists Warn
Getting a good night's sleep is important for both physical and mental health. During sleep, the brain and body recover from the day's activities.
Good...
Scientists Say Almost Half of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented—But Current Health Campaigns Are...
Scientists Say Almost Half of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented—But Current Health Campaigns Are Not Working Well Enough
Dementia affects millions of people around the...
Digital therapy reduces anxiety and depression in dementia caregivers
Looking after a family member with dementia can be one of the most rewarding but also one of the most stressful experiences in life.
Many...
Why Some People Never Show Alzheimer’s Symptoms Despite Brain Disease
Many people believe that Alzheimer's disease always causes memory loss and dementia. Surprisingly, this is not always true.
Some older adults have brains that contain...
Repairing Damaged DNA Could Help Fight Against Alzheimer’s
A new study suggests that helping brain cells repair their damaged DNA may one day become an effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers from King's...
This Early Warning Sign May Help Fight Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions of people worldwide. It mainly develops in older adults and slowly damages...