This blood pressure number may help identify dementia and stroke risk
A recent study by scientists at the University of Miami highlights the importance of the lower number in a blood pressure reading, known as...
Antibiotics show promise in treating early-onset dementia
Frontotemporal dementia, the most common form of early-onset dementia, typically begins between the ages of 40 and 65. This condition affects the frontal and...
Short-term use of this drug may increase memory loss
Steroids are widely used medications for treating inflammation caused by conditions such as asthma, allergies, arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease.
While effective in managing these...
Why this blood pressure number holds the key to your dementia risk
Most of us are familiar with the blood pressure cuff that squeezes our arm at the doctor’s office, giving us two important numbers. These...
Research shows a big cause of Lewy body dementia
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a progressive brain disorder that affects thinking, movement, and behavior. It is the second most common type of dementia...
Can air pollution cause dementia?
Dementia is a disease that affects the brain, causing memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior. It usually happens to older adults, but younger...
These common medications are linked to memory loss
When taking medication for everyday health issues like allergies or high blood pressure, most people expect relief, not complications. However, a study from the...
This eye problem is linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it can damage vision without warning signs.
It harms the optic nerve, a key part...
How to boost your memory function naturally
As we get older, many people worry about memory loss. Forgetting names, misplacing keys, or struggling to recall information can be frustrating, and in...
How blood pressure affects dementia risk as we age
A recent study by scientists at the University of Miami has shed light on how blood pressure impacts brain health, particularly as we grow...