A New Cause of Brain Cell Death in Alzheimer’s and Frontotemporal Dementia
For decades, scientists studying Alzheimer's disease have seen the same troubling pattern.
Harmful proteins collect inside brain cells, memory gets worse, thinking becomes more difficult,...
New Clue Could Slow Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common brain disorders in the world. It mainly affects older adults, although some people develop it at...
Could Hearing Aids Lower Dementia Risk?
Hearing aids are usually prescribed to improve hearing, but new research suggests they may also help protect the brain in a specific group of...
Study Discovers a New Dementia Treatment
Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia are among the most common causes of dementia.
These conditions slowly damage the brain, causing problems with memory, thinking, language,...
Do People with Dementia Know They Have It?
Dementia is one of the most feared health conditions because it slowly affects memory, thinking, language, judgment, and the ability to manage everyday life.
Many...
Study Finds Root Cause of Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Many people notice changes in memory and thinking as they get older. Names become harder to remember, learning new information takes longer, and concentrating...
Could Common Sleeping Pills Raise Dementia Risk?
Millions of people around the world struggle with sleep problems. Some have trouble falling asleep, while others wake up several times during the night...
Loneliness Can Drive Cognitive Impairment
As people grow older, their social lives often change. Retirement may reduce daily interactions with coworkers. Children may move away.
Friends and family members may...
How Long Can Someone Live After a Dementia Diagnosis?
Hearing the words 'you have dementia' can change a person's life in an instant. It is often a frightening and emotional moment.
Many people feel...
Shingles Shot Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Older People
Scientists have spent decades trying to understand why some people develop dementia while others remain mentally sharp into very old age.
Although age and genetics...