Frailty and depression together may greatly raise dementia risk
A large international study has found that when older adults have both physical frailty and depression, their risk of developing dementia rises sharply.
The researchers...
How body-wide inflammation may quietly damage the brain
Inflammation in the body is often linked to feeling sick, tired, or feverish, but scientists have long suspected that its effects can reach much...
New drug can stop Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms start
A new drug being developed by scientists at Northwestern University may offer an exciting way to slow down or prevent Alzheimer's disease before symptoms...
Heart failure, irregular heartbeat and coronary heart disease linked to cognitive impairment
A new report from the American Heart Association reveals a strong connection between heart health and brain health.
The statement, titled “Cardiac Contributions to Brain...
This sleep hormone may protect your memory secretly
Scientists from Tokyo Medical and Dental University have found something exciting that could help protect memory as we get older.
Their study focused on melatonin,...
Can this common constipation drug increase dementia risk?
Laxatives are a common way to help people with constipation, a condition where it’s hard to have regular bowel movements.
Many people use these medicines,...
Controlling high blood pressure can reduce dementia risk, study confirms
Researchers from Yale School of Medicine have found some hopeful news for people worried about dementia.
In a new study, they looked at two major...
High blood pressure damages brain long before you know it
A new study from scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine shows that high blood pressure may damage the brain much earlier than we thought—before any...
Long trips for brain care is a big challenge for older Americans
A new study from Michigan Medicine has highlighted a serious problem that many older Americans face, especially those living in rural areas.
The problem is...
Carbs in your diet may be the key to dementia prevention
A new study has found that the type and amount of carbohydrates you eat could play a big role in whether you develop dementia...