New tool helps people with Parkinson’s disease decide about brain surgery
For people living with Parkinson’s disease, deciding whether to have brain surgery can be one of the most difficult choices they face.
Parkinson’s disease is...
Common bone drug may help prevent dementia, study finds
A common medicine used to treat weak bones may also help protect the brain, according to a new large study from researchers at the...
Can gut health affect risk of Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of dementia in older adults. It is a progressive brain disorder that slowly damages memory,...
Some ‘dementia’ cases are actually treatable brain fluid leaks
A new study from Cedars-Sinai has revealed an unexpected reason behind some cases of a serious form of dementia.
The research suggests that a number...
New blood test looks at protein shapes to detect Alzheimer’s earlier
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and one of the biggest health challenges of aging societies.
In the United States alone, about...
How gut health may influence memory loss in older people
Many people believe that memory loss is simply a normal part of getting older. It is common to hear that aging automatically leads to...
Can your home temperature change your dementia risk?
Many people think about healthy food, exercise, and sleep when they try to protect their brain as they grow older.
However, scientists are now discovering...
This overlooked blood pressure number may predict dementia risk
Many people know that high blood pressure can damage the heart, but fewer people realize that it can also harm the brain. Blood pressure...
Study finds a hidden cause of frontotemporal dementia
Frontotemporal dementia is a serious brain disorder that affects how people think, behave, and communicate. Although it is not as widely known as Alzheimer’s...
How long can someone live with dementia?
Receiving a diagnosis of dementia can be a deeply emotional moment for both the person diagnosed and the people who care about them. Many...