One Gene That May Protect Against Cancer but Increase Dementia Risk
Dementia and cancer are two of the diseases people fear most as they grow older.
Although they seem completely different, researchers have noticed for decades...
Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s
People with Alzheimer’s disease who took the common supplement glucosamine were 25% more likely to die within five years than those who didn’t.
That’s the key finding...
Before The Memory Fades: Scientists Discover a Potential Early Warning Sign of Alzheimer’s
When most people think about Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss is usually the first thing that comes to mind.
Forgetting a loved one’s name, missing appointments...
Scientists Discover a Blood Protein That Could Warn of Dementia 20 Years Early
Most people think dementia begins when memory starts to fail, but scientists have learned that the disease develops silently for many years before the...
Sleep Apnea Linked to Poor Memory and Greater Dementia Risk
Many people think of snoring as little more than an annoyance, but for some people it may be a sign of a serious medical...
Simple Blood Test May Predict Dementia Decades Before Symptoms
Dementia is usually noticed when a person begins forgetting names, repeating questions, getting lost, or struggling with everyday tasks.
However, scientists now know that the...
A Single Gene May Raise Dementia Risk While Lowering Cancer Risk
For many years, doctors have noticed something unusual.
People who develop dementia often seem less likely to develop cancer, while people who have had cancer...
Could High Blood Sugar Be Aging Your Brain Faster?
The human brain naturally changes as we grow older. Starting in our 30s or 40s, the brain slowly becomes smaller, and some nerve cells...
This Old Vaccine May Help Protect the Brain From Alzheimer’s
Scientists have long used vaccines to protect people from infectious diseases. However, researchers are now discovering that some vaccines may do much more than...
Why Some People Have High Blood Pressure but a Slow Pulse
When most people think about heart health, they often focus on two important numbers: blood pressure and pulse rate.
Because both are linked to the...