Common blood pressure drugs may harm your memory function
A new study from the University of California, San Diego has found that some common medications might cause memory problems, especially in older people...
New test may detect Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia before symptoms start
Lewy body disease may not be a well-known condition, but it causes two serious brain disorders—Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
These illnesses affect a...
A routine shingles vaccine helps protect against dementia
A new study led by Stanford Medicine has found a surprising link between the shingles vaccine and a lower risk of dementia.
The research, published...
Your body has a natural molecule that fights Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
As people live longer, age-related brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are becoming more common.
These conditions happen when certain proteins in the brain fold...
Why some memories last a lifetime while others fade fast
Every day, your brain takes in new experiences, emotions, and ideas. Some of these become lasting memories, while others fade away.
But how does your...
Common antibiotics may help treat early-onset dementia, study finds
Frontotemporal dementia is the most common type of dementia that starts early, usually between ages 40 and 65.
This disease affects the front and side...
Why some people over 80 have super brains
For the last 25 years, scientists at Northwestern Medicine have been studying a unique group of older adults called "SuperAgers."
These are people aged 80...
How a dangerous duo may trigger early Alzheimer’s damage
Scientists have long known that Alzheimer’s disease is linked to sticky plaques and tangled proteins in the brain.
In recent years, they have also discovered...
Daytime sleepiness in older women may be linked to double dementia risk
Women in their 80s who become sleepier during the day over several years may have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a...
Your lower blood pressure number could predict dementia and stroke
When you visit the doctor and get your blood pressure checked, the machine wraps around your arm, squeezes it, and then gives two numbers.
Most...