Social activity may help delay dementia for 5 years
Staying socially active, like visiting friends, attending parties, or going to church, may help keep the brain healthy as people age.
Research from Rush University...
Why many older adults skip Alzheimer’s screening
Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are becoming more common, and early detection can help people get treatment sooner.
However, many older adults in...
Study shows big cause of Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) are two serious brain conditions that affect millions of people in the U.S. They cause movement problems...
Rheumatoid arthritis linked to faster cognitive decline in dementia
For the first time, researchers in Sweden have discovered a connection between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and cognitive decline in dementia patients.
The study, published in Neurology, suggests that...
The link between sleep and dementia risk you need to know
Getting enough quality sleep is essential for brain health, and research has shown that poor sleep can increase the risk of developing dementia later...
Reducing brain inflammation could treat Alzheimer’s
Scientists from DZNE, University Hospital Bonn, and the University of Bonn have found new evidence that reducing brain inflammation could help treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Their...
A new way to help people with dementia live better at home
A new study from Queen Mary University of London and UCL has found that a special program, called NIDUS-Family, not only helps people with...
How metabolic syndrome may influence Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remains one of modern medicine’s biggest challenges, affecting millions worldwide. As a progressive brain disorder, it leads to memory loss and...
Reducing this blood pressure number may prevent dementia
A study from the University of Miami suggests that diastolic blood pressure—the lower number in a blood pressure reading—may play a bigger role in...
Room temperature affects dementia risk in older adults
A recent study has found that the temperature inside a home can affect how well older adults focus and think. Researchers discovered that when...