Active social life may help improve cognitive health in older people
As we grow older, keeping our brains healthy becomes more and more important. Many studies have shown that staying socially connected is linked to...
Grandparenting may slow cognitive decline, study finds
Looking after grandchildren might be more than just a helpful act for the family—it could also protect the brain health of grandparents.
A new study...
This health problem is a strong cause of dementia
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is a brain condition caused by repeated hits to the head. It has long been linked to professional athletes...
Millions with dementia still prescribed drugs linked to falls and confusion
Despite medical guidelines warning against their use, brain-altering drugs that can cause falls, confusion, and hospitalizations are still frequently prescribed to people with dementia.
A...
Can popular sleep drugs increase your dementia risk?
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, has found that older adults who often use sleep medications might have a higher...
How room temperature can affect your dementia risk
Did you know that the temperature inside your home could affect how well your brain works as you age?
A study from Harvard Medical School...
Obesity and high blood pressure can directly cause dementia
A new study has found that obesity and high blood pressure are not just risk factors but direct causes of dementia.
The research, published in...
Blood pressure drugs may help lower dementia risk
A new study has found that taking medicine to control high blood pressure may help lower the risk of dementia in older people. This...
Blood pressure swings may be linked to memory loss in older people
A new study published in the journal Neurology has found that changes in blood pressure over time may be linked to memory and thinking...
Measuring overall abilities may predict future memory loss
A new international study has found that measuring a person’s overall physical and mental abilities—called intrinsic capacity—may help doctors predict who is more likely...