Your driving habits may reveal hidden memory problems before doctor notices
Many older adults continue driving well into their later years, and for good reason. Driving allows people to stay independent, visit family and friends,...
Home temperature may affect dementia risk in older people
A recent study suggests that the temperature inside a person’s home may have a bigger effect on brain health than many people realize, especially...
Some ‘dementia’ cases may actually be curable
A new study from Cedars-Sinai has revealed an unexpected discovery that could change the lives of some people diagnosed with a serious form of...
Small changes in driving may reveal cognitive decline years before diagnosis
As people live longer and stay healthier later in life, more older adults are continuing to drive well into their 70s and 80s. In...
Could a common drug help protect older people from dementia?
Scientists are searching urgently for better ways to prevent and treat dementia as the number of people affected continues to rise around the world.
Dementia...
Popular sugar substitute may harm your brain and heart, scientists warn
A sweetener that many people use to avoid sugar may not be as healthy as it appears. New research is raising concerns about erythritol,...
Scientists discover Parkinson’s disease is not just one disease
A major new study suggests that Parkinson’s disease may actually consist of several different diseases rather than a single condition.
Researchers from VIB and KU...
Hidden link between hunger, gut bacteria, and memory loss
Scientists are learning more and more about the surprising connection between the human gut and the brain.
A new study now suggests that the bacteria...
A surprising breakfast food may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest health challenges facing older adults around the world.
The disease slowly damages memory, thinking, and daily functioning, making...
New brain scan score could predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms begin
Scientists may have found a new way to detect Alzheimer’s disease long before memory loss begins.
Researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center,...