Scientists find a surprising link between this eye disease and Alzheimer’s
Glaucoma is often called a “silent thief” because it quietly damages the eye without causing early symptoms. It harms the optic nerve, a crucial...
Boosting brain protein levels may slow Alzheimer’s progression
A new study published in the journal Brain reveals that increasing levels of a key brain protein might help slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's...
How the Parkinson’s drug levodopa can cause addiction-like complications
Researchers from Karolinska Institutet have discovered how a common Parkinson’s disease treatment, levodopa, can lead to serious psychiatric issues similar to drug addiction.
This complication,...
Common blood pressure drugs may affect memory, study finds
A recent study from the University of California, San Diego, has revealed that a widely used group of medications, known as anticholinergic drugs, might...
High blood pressure linked to increased Alzheimer’s risk, study finds
A new study suggests that people over 60 with untreated high blood pressure may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
The research, published...
Falling for financial scams may signal early Alzheimer’s, study finds
A new study suggests that older adults who are more vulnerable to financial scams may have early brain changes linked to Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers from...
Study confirms a critical cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the leading causes of memory loss and confusion in older people worldwide. It is also the most common type...
How drinking with friends affects your brain
Having a drink with friends at happy hour often makes you feel more sociable, upbeat, and happy.
But drinking alone can sometimes lead to feelings...
Scientists find new treatment that could combat Alzheimer’s disease
A team of researchers in Japan has discovered a potential new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease using dopamine, a chemical naturally produced in the...
These multiple dementia risk factors increase cognitive decline
Cognitive decline and dementia can be caused by illnesses like Alzheimer’s disease and conditions like high blood pressure, which damage blood vessels in the...