Common Diabetes Drug May Help Prevent Dementia
Research from UNSW Sydney suggests that older people with type 2 diabetes who take the drug may experience slower memory and thinking decline.
Type 2...
Why Exercise at Work May Not Protect the Brain
For years, exercise has been promoted as one of the best ways to protect the brain as people grow older.
But a large new study...
Alzheimer’s Brain Changes May Start Years Earlier
Alzheimer’s disease may begin changing the brain years earlier than doctors have been able to see with standard scans.
A new study from the University...
Hormone Therapy May Reduce Dementia Risk in Women
Could estrogen use be connected with a healthier aging brain?
New research involving more than 21,000 women found that those who had used estrogen-only hormone...
Dirty Air Could Change the Brain Years Before Dementia
The air people breathe every day could leave subtle signs in the brain long before memory problems appear.
New research has linked exposure to traffic-related...
Dementia and Stroke Risks May Start from Mental Health Issues
Dementia in a person in their thirties is rare, but a new study has uncovered a surprising pattern.
Younger adults with severe mental illness were...
Your Home Temperature May Affect Dementia Risk
The temperature inside your home may affect more than comfort. A study of older adults found that people had the fewest problems paying attention...
The Kind of Exercise You Do May Matter for Dementia
Moving your body is generally good for your health, but new research suggests that all physical activity may not have the same relationship with...
Common Sleep Drugs Linked to Dementia Risk
Millions of people have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early. When these problems continue, they are often described as insomnia.
Poor sleep...
Estrogen Therapy May Lower Dementia Risk in Women
Could estrogen use in older women be connected with a healthier brain?
A study of more than 21,000 women found that those who had used...