Why Dementia Prevention May Need a Different Plan in Every Country
Dementia affects millions of families around the world and is becoming more common as people live longer. The condition slowly damages memory, thinking and...
Could Learning Another Language Slow Brain Ageing? New Research Says It Might
Many teenagers study a second language at school, often wondering whether they will ever use it.
New research suggests there may be an unexpected reward.
According...
Why People with Alzheimer’s Lose Sleep So Early
Researchers have identified what may be an unexpected cause of the severe sleep problems that affect many people with Alzheimer's disease.
Their study suggests that...
How a Dementia Diagnosis Can Affect Life Expectancy
Learning that you or someone you love has dementia can be one of the hardest moments in life. Many people feel shocked, worried, and...
This Overlooked Blood Pressure Number Could Help Protect Your Brain
Most people know that keeping blood pressure under control is important for heart health. However, growing evidence suggests it is just as important for...
Could Long-Term Financial Struggles Raise Dementia Risk?
Keeping the brain healthy is often linked with exercise, a balanced diet, and staying mentally active. However, scientists now believe that financial security may...
Frailty May Bring on Dementia Years Earlier Than Expected
Frailty is often thought of as a normal part of growing older, but new research suggests it may have a much bigger impact on...
MIND Diet May Offer Extra Brain Protection for People at Higher Alzheimer’s Risk
The foods we eat may play an important role in keeping our brains healthy as we age.
A new study suggests that one eating plan,...
Simple MRI Could Help Doctors Spot Early-Onset Dementia Much Sooner
Behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia is one of the most challenging forms of dementia to diagnose.
Unlike Alzheimer's disease, which often begins with memory loss, this...
Scientists develop ‘invisible’ home monitoring system for Parkinson’s disease
Living with Parkinson's disease often means that symptoms change from hour to hour.
A person may walk quite normally after taking medication but develop slower...