Cooking at home once a week may cut dementia risk by 30%
As people grow older, keeping the brain healthy becomes one of the most important parts of staying independent and enjoying life.
Dementia, a condition that...
Financial stress may increase memory decline in older people
A new study suggests that financial stress may not only affect your wallet but also your brain. Researchers have found that people who experience...
Your sleeping brain may reveal dementia risk years early
A new study suggests that the way our brain behaves during sleep may reveal early signs of dementia risk, long before symptoms appear.
Researchers from...
A simple blood marker may reveal Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms begin
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common and serious brain conditions in older adults. It develops slowly over time and affects memory, thinking,...
New test could detect a major cause of dementia years before symptoms appear
Scientists have made an important discovery that could change how doctors detect and treat one of the most common causes of dementia.
Researchers from Lund...
Daytime sleepiness could be an early warning sign of dementia
A new study has found that women in their 80s who become more sleepy during the day over time may face a higher risk...
Lower cholesterol strongly linked to lower dementia risk
A large new study has found that people with naturally lower cholesterol levels may have a much lower risk of developing dementia later in...
Too much vitamin D can have surprising effects on memory and reaction speed
Vitamin D is well known for helping keep our bones strong and healthy. Many people get it from sunlight, certain foods, or supplements. In...
Type 1 diabetes may greatly raise dementia risk, study warns
A new study has found that people with type 1 diabetes may face a much higher risk of developing dementia later in life. The...
New tool helps people with Parkinson’s disease decide about brain surgery
For people living with Parkinson’s disease, deciding whether to have brain surgery can be one of the most difficult choices they face.
Parkinson’s disease is...