Scientists find better way to detect common cognitive disease
In recent years, the subcortical small-vessel disease has become an increasingly common cognitive diagnosis.
Scientists from the University of Gothenburg found that it is possible...
What is frontotemporal dementia?
Frontotemporal disorders (FTD), sometimes called frontotemporal dementia, are the result of damage to neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain.
Many possible...
This promising Alzheimer’s drug may improve memory in normal aging
A new study from the University of Colorado found that a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease may also improve cognitive function in Down syndrome and...
Three biggest risk factors for your dementia risk
A new study from the University of Minnesota found nearly half of all dementia cases in the U.S. may be linked to a dozen...
These 2 things at age 35 linked to Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
A new study from Boston University found living your best life at 35, ignoring cholesterol and glucose levels, may impact your chances of getting...
Brain lesions can be early predictors of dementia
A new study from Western University found how specific lesions in the brain could be used as early predictors of cognitive decline and identify...
These common drugs used in midlife linked to cognitive decline in women
A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard found a link between the use of antibiotics by middle-aged women and cognitive decline later...
This FDA-approved drug may slow down Alzheimer’s disease
A new study from Indiana University found that niacin limits Alzheimer's disease progression.
This finding identifies a potential novel therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease, which...
Cholesterol-lowering statins may lower risk of Parkinson’s disease
A new study found that older people taking statin drugs have a lower chance of developing parkinsonism later compared to people who were not...
Scientists find a new link between heart health and dementia
A new study from the University of Minnesota found a link between heart health and dementia.
Using echocardiography—visual ultrasound of the heart—the team was able...