Why APOE4 gene variant means higher Alzheimer’s risk
Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the most feared illnesses of our time, impacting more than six million people in the United States alone.
With no...
Brain injuries may cause dementia in older people
A new study has found that older adults who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more likely to develop dementia, need home care,...
Soccer heading may harm brain’s outer layer, study finds
Researchers at Columbia University have developed a new brain imaging method that reveals how heading a soccer ball can harm specific areas in the...
Protect your brain by controlling blood pressure
Many people know that high blood pressure is bad for the heart, but fewer realize how harmful it can be for the brain.
As we...
How social hardships shape brain health and dementia risk
Our life experiences—especially social ones—shape who we are. But they don’t just affect our identity.
They also influence our long-term health, including the health of...
Can some depression drugs raise your dementia risk?
A large study from the University of East Anglia has found a possible link between certain medications and a higher risk of dementia.
This study...
Vascular dementia and heart disease: What you need to know
The factors that raise the risk of heart disease and stroke can also raise the risk of dementia.
When blood vessels are damaged or blocked,...
Dopamine helps the brain forget on purpose, not by accident
Forgetting is not just a mistake—it's part of how the brain works, and dopamine plays a big role in this.
Scientists at Flinders University in...
Two-week diet may improve memory and lower inflammation
A new study from The University of Texas at Austin has found that short-term changes in diet can improve not only liver health but...
Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia. But why is it...
Most of us know dementia – a broad term for several disorders involving declines in memory, language and thinking – can severely affect daily life.
But dementia...