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...
How music reveals aging brain changes
A recent study from Aarhus University has discovered that music can reveal how different areas of the brain are affected by aging.
Interestingly, older adults...
New drug may treat memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease
In a recent breakthrough in Alzheimer's research, scientists at Auburn University have discovered a new drug, troriluzole, that could help prevent memory loss and...
Research shows diabetes drug could reduce dementia risk. Here’s how diabetes and dementia may...
A Korean study published recently suggests people with type 2 diabetes who are prescribed a particular class of drug might be at a significantly...
Smart brain pacemakers could revolutionize Parkinson’s disease treatment
Researchers at UC San Francisco have developed a groundbreaking approach to treating Parkinson's disease with a new type of brain implant called adaptive deep...