The four types of dementia most people don’t know exist
What most people think of when they hear the word “dementia” is memory problems and forgetfulness. But what people often don’t know is that...
Replacing TV time with reading or desk work may lower dementia risk
Many people worry about sitting too much, especially as they get older. Sitting for long hours has been linked to many health problems, including...
Your gut may hold the key to preventing memory loss
A growing body of research suggests that diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia may not begin in the brain as once believed.
Instead, they may start...
Even short-term steroid use may affect memory function
Steroids are commonly used medicines that help reduce inflammation in the body. Doctors often prescribe them for conditions such as asthma, allergies, arthritis, and...
Scientists find a hidden brain trigger of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most serious brain conditions in the world. It affects memory, thinking, and daily life, and it becomes more...
Common drugs may increase risk of memory loss, study finds
A new study from researchers at the University of California, San Diego has raised concerns about a group of widely used medications that may...
Popular anxiety drugs may harm memory over time, study warns
Medicines called benzodiazepines are often used to treat anxiety and sleep problems. Many people take them to feel calmer or to help them fall...
These simple changes in sitting habits may lower dementia risk
As people age, many spend a large part of the day sitting. Whether it is watching television, working at a desk, or relaxing at...
Severe infections may increase dementia risk, study finds
Serious infections may do more than make you temporarily ill—they could also increase your risk of developing dementia later in life.
A new study from...
New spinal fluid test could improve diagnosis of Parkinson’s and dementia
Diagnosing brain diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia can be very difficult, especially in the early stages.
Many of these conditions share similar symptoms,...