Common Flu Drugs May Slow Cognitive Decline
People living with HIV are now living much longer than they did in the past, thanks to highly effective antiretroviral treatments.
These medicines can keep...
Good Habits May Lower Dementia Risk—But Not for Everyone
Dementia is becoming one of the biggest health challenges facing the world. Experts estimate that the number of people living with dementia could nearly...
A Hidden Cause of Dementia Symptoms Can Be Reversed
A new study from Cedars-Sinai is giving hope to patients and families affected by a devastating form of dementia.
Researchers have found that some people...
Air Pollution May Age Your Brain Faster Than Expected
Air pollution has long been linked to lung disease, heart problems, and early death. Now, researchers have found more evidence that the air people...
High Pulse Pressure Could Mean Higher Dementia Risk
Dementia is one of the biggest health challenges facing aging populations around the world. It affects memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to carry...
New Research Links Air Pollution to Memory Loss
Most people know that air pollution can make it harder to breathe. Many also know that it can increase the risk of heart disease...
New Test May Detect Lewy Body Disease Years Before Symptoms Appear
Lewy body disease is one of the most common brain disorders linked to dementia and movement problems, yet many people know very little about...
Could a Common Drug Help Treat Vascular Dementia?
Vascular dementia is one of the most common types of dementia and happens when reduced blood flow damages parts of the brain.
Unlike Alzheimer’s disease,...
A Common Vaccine Could Prevent Dementia and Heart Attacks
Many people think of shingles as a painful skin rash that mainly affects older adults. While the rash can be very uncomfortable, scientists are...
Why Heart Attack Survivors Struggle with Memory and Mood
Surviving a heart attack is often only the beginning of a long recovery journey.
While doctors focus heavily on repairing the damage to the heart,...