Dementia after stroke: What you need to know
Dementia and stroke are significant health concerns worldwide, each with profound impacts on individuals and families. When these conditions intersect, the challenges can multiply,...
Researchers find an important cause of Alzheimer’s disease
In a recent study by researchers at Yale-NUS College, a significant discovery was made that sheds new light on Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that...
New drug can help remove Alzheimer’s-causing waste from the brain
In simple terms, a group of young scientists from Rutgers University has found that a new drug, which they call Yoda1, could be a...
Understanding dementia: navigating paranoia, accusations, and delusions
Dementia is a term that describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning.
It encompasses...
New method can detect dementia 15 years before diagnosis
In new research, scientists have made a significant advance in the early detection of dementia, identifying a way to predict the condition up to...
Walking difficulties as an early warning for Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease, a condition that primarily affects memory and cognitive functions, has long been associated with the elderly.
However, its reach extends beyond the confines...
Exploring the link between napping and Alzheimer’s disease
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, a short nap can feel like a blissful escape. But could these moments of rest have...
Lewy body dementia: What you need to know
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a type of progressive dementia that leads to a decline in thinking, reasoning, and independent function due to abnormal...
Mouth herpes virus can double dementia risk, study shows
A recent study conducted by researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden has revealed a significant link between the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and an...
Exposure to Agent Orange causes brain disease similar to Alzheimer’s
Decades after the Vietnam War, the legacy of Agent Orange lingers, affecting not only veterans but potentially everyone.
This herbicide, used extensively during the war...