New shingles vaccine could lower dementia risk
A recent study from the University of Oxford suggests that a new shingles vaccine could reduce the risk of dementia.
Researchers studied over 200,000 people...
Cognitive impairments persist long after mild COVID-19 infection
Memory loss and attention deficit are common complaints among people who have survived severe COVID-19.
However, these cognitive impairments have also been observed in individuals...
Causes of hallucinations and delusions in Alzheimer’s patients
Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It’s most common in older adults and is known for causing confusion...
Can omega-3 fatty acids protect your brain from dementia
Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, making it difficult for those affected to carry out everyday activities.
As people age, the...
Quit googling and take naps to reduce dementia risk, says AI expert
People can reduce their risk of age-related dementia by exercising their brains properly instead of constantly relying on Google, according to Professor Mohamed I....
Cognitive therapies for early-stage dementia
Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, often in older adults.
Early-stage dementia means the symptoms are just beginning and might include...
Vitamin B and dementia: A surprising link
Dementia is a disease that affects the brain, causing problems with memory, clear thinking, and behavior.
Although it primarily affects older adults, younger people can...
Gut protein might shield brain cells in Parkinson’s disease
Nearly 10 million people worldwide suffer from Parkinson’s disease (PD), a condition that causes muscle stiffness and tremors due to the loss of dopamine...
Study shows a new cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common condition that affects the brain and leads to dementia in older people worldwide.
Despite over twenty years of research,...
These drugs may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that leads to movements you can't control, like shaking, stiffness, and trouble with balance and coordination.
Symptoms start slowly...