Sleep loss may speed up brain aging and memory loss, study finds
A new study shows that people with chronic insomnia may face faster memory loss and thinking problems as they age. Chronic insomnia means having...
A 3-minute brainwave test may detect Alzheimer’s years earlier
Researchers from the University of Bath have developed a quick and easy brainwave test that can spot signs of memory problems linked to Alzheimer’s...
Scientists find a hidden brain trigger of dementia
Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have made an exciting discovery that could lead to new treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia.
They found...
Pancreatic cancer may share surprising similarities with dementia, study finds
Scientists funded by Cancer Research UK have discovered that cells in the pancreas that are at risk of turning into cancer cells start behaving...
Even a little alcohol may raise your dementia risk
A major new study has found that drinking alcohol—even in small amounts—likely increases the risk of developing dementia.
This finding challenges the common belief that...
Can eating these diets help prevent dementia?
A new study from RUSH University in Chicago is giving people hope that what we eat might help protect our brains as we grow...
This blood pressure number could show hidden dementia risks
Imagine going to the doctor and getting your blood pressure checked. You know, the machine that squeezes your arm and then shows two numbers?
Most...
How heart and lifestyle choices could shape your dementia risk
Many people fear dementia, especially if they have seen a loved one struggle with memory loss and confusion.
When a parent or sibling develops Alzheimer’s...
A simple blood test could reveal a hidden cause of dementia
Dementia is often confused with Alzheimer’s disease, but in reality there are several different brain conditions that can lead to memory loss, confusion, and...
A hidden fluid leak may be mistaken for dementia, study finds
Frontotemporal dementia is a serious brain condition that changes a person’s behaviour, personality, decision-making, and emotional control.
One form of this condition, called behavioural-variant frontotemporal...