5 early signs of dementia you need to know
When we think about dementia, we often picture memory problems, such as forgetting names or misplacing items. However, dementia encompasses more than just memory...
New test predicts cognitive problem in older people after surgery
Identifying older patients at risk of experiencing cognitive dysfunction after surgery can now be done with a simple EEG measurement.
Researchers at Duke Health have...
Vitamin D supplements may help reduce dementia risk
A comprehensive study conducted by researchers from the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute in Canada and the University of Exeter in the UK...
AI finds new genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, have utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to uncover new genetic insights into Alzheimer's disease.
Using CSIRO's VariantSpark and BitEpi...
This gene may provide key to preventing Alzheimer’s dementia
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have identified a rare APOE gene variant known as the Christchurch mutation, which appears to sever the...
Alzheimer’s diagnosis in one sibling linked to death risk in others
New research from the University of Southern California (USC) suggests that an Alzheimer's diagnosis in one sibling can lead to a shorter lifespan in...
Brain shrinkage in the hippocampus linked to cognitive decline, study finds
With the emergence of drugs targeting Alzheimer's-related amyloid-beta plaques in the brain, there's a growing need to differentiate between Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative...
Why men and women have different Alzheimer’s disease risk and severity
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have conducted a study shedding light on the sex-specific factors that may contribute to women's increased risk for Alzheimer's...
Used coffee grounds may help prevent brain diseases in older people
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's affect a substantial number of individuals in the United States and incur significant healthcare costs each year.
However,...
Can daily multivitamins help preserve cognitive health in older people?
A recent study conducted by Wake Forest University School of Medicine in collaboration with Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston explored the potential benefits...