Study Finds Root Cause of Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Many people notice changes in memory and thinking as they get older. Names become harder to remember, learning new information takes longer, and concentrating...
Could Common Sleeping Pills Raise Dementia Risk?
Millions of people around the world struggle with sleep problems. Some have trouble falling asleep, while others wake up several times during the night...
Loneliness Can Drive Cognitive Impairment
As people grow older, their social lives often change. Retirement may reduce daily interactions with coworkers. Children may move away.
Friends and family members may...
How Long Can Someone Live After a Dementia Diagnosis?
Hearing the words 'you have dementia' can change a person's life in an instant. It is often a frightening and emotional moment.
Many people feel...
Shingles Shot Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Older People
Scientists have spent decades trying to understand why some people develop dementia while others remain mentally sharp into very old age.
Although age and genetics...
How Sleep and AQP4 Gene Variants May Shape Early Alzheimer’s Brain Change
Scientists have long known that getting enough sleep is important for brain health. Poor sleep has been linked to problems with memory, concentration, and...
Common Arthritis Supplement Linked to Faster Alzheimer’s Development
For many older adults, glucosamine is a familiar name. The supplement is widely advertised as a way to support joint health and ease pain...
Could Controlling Diabetes Help Prevent Dementia?
For many years, doctors treated diabetes and dementia as two separate health problems. Diabetes was mainly seen as a disease that affects blood sugar...
This Health Issue After Surgery Can Predict Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
When older adults undergo surgery, doctors often focus on complications such as infections, bleeding, or heart problems.
Yet one of the most common complications affects...
10 Surprising Ways Diabetes and Dementia Are Connected
Scientists are increasingly discovering that diabetes and dementia are closely connected. For many years, doctors thought of diabetes mainly as a disease that affects...