Understanding high salt intake and its link to dementia
Dementia is a condition that affects a person's ability to think, remember things, and make decisions. It's a big problem in Japan, and currently,...
Heart disease may affect women’s cognitive skills more severely
A Greater Impact on Women
While men are generally more likely to suffer from cardiovascular conditions and related risk factors in middle age, a new...
Scientists find a cause of memory loss in older people
Why Some People Forget Things
Scientists have been curious about something. They want to know why some people forget things as they grow older. It's...
Better heart health for a brighter brain: it’s never too late
Keeping Our Hearts Healthy
Keeping our hearts healthy can help our brains stay healthy too. It can protect us from strokes and dementia, which are...
Unraveling neurodegenerative diseases with a new diagnostic tool
Synucleinopathies are a group of brain disorders caused by a protein called α-synuclein building up in the brain.
Normally, this protein helps neurons, or brain...
New study reveals internet usage may lower dementia risk
Scientists have been busy trying to understand dementia better. It's a disease that affects a person's memory, thinking, and social abilities.
People usually develop it...
A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia – 4...
A little-known and poorly understood sleep disorder that occurs during the rapid eye movement, or REM, stage of sleep has been garnering attention for...
A high sodium, low potassium diet could increase the risk of dementia
Dementia, characterized by memory loss and impaired thinking, is increasingly impacting the elderly, causing significant health, social, and economic challenges.
This is especially true for...
Recurrent brain trauma may increase Alzheimer’s risk
Explosions, such as those experienced by military personnel, can have a significant impact on brain health.
Recent research has uncovered a concerning finding - exposure...
Uncovering early brain network changes in Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study conducted at University of Tsukuba has shed light on brain network changes in a specific population at high risk for Alzheimer's disease.