Brain bleeds may double risk of dementia, study finds
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have found that people who suffer from a brain bleed are twice as likely to develop dementia later in...
Too much thyroid hormone may raise memory loss in older people
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that having too much thyroid hormone in the body—called thyrotoxicosis—may increase the risk of memory...
1 in 4 older people with dementia take risky brain drugs despite warnings
Even though doctors have been warned for years not to use certain brain-affecting medications in people with dementia, a new study shows that one...
This smell test could detect Lewy body disease before symptoms start
Lewy body disease is a serious brain condition that affects how people think, move, and remember. It is the second most common type of...
Bottom blood pressure number can predict dementia and stroke
Scientists at the University of Miami have found that the lower number in your blood pressure reading, known as diastolic pressure, could give important...
Study finds hidden brain damage behind dementia
Vascular dementia is a common form of memory loss and mental decline caused by problems in the brain’s tiny blood vessels. It affects millions...
Common gene variant doubles dementia risk in men, study finds
A new study has found that men who carry a common genetic change are twice as likely to develop dementia in their lifetime compared...
How long can people live after a dementia diagnosis?
Being told you have dementia is a life-changing moment. It can be scary and confusing for both the person and their family. One of...
This daily nutrient could help prevent dementia
Choline is a nutrient that your body needs to stay healthy. It helps with many important jobs, like keeping your brain sharp, supporting your...
At-home blood tests can accurately detect Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most challenging brain disorders of our time. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and daily functioning, and it affects...