Common sleep drugs may raise dementia risk, study shows
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, has found that taking sleep medications could raise the risk of developing dementia, especially...
Exercise could protect the brain, even when energy supplies are low
We all know that exercise is good for our bodies, but new research from the University of Missouri shows that it may be just...
Scientists find a key cause of memory loss in older people
Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found what might be a major cause of the memory problems that happen naturally...
Home temperatures may strongly affect cognitive decline in older people
A new study has found that the temperature inside a person’s home can affect how well older adults are able to think and focus....
Hearing loss linked to 1 in 3 dementia cases in older people
A major new study led by researchers from Columbia, Vanderbilt, Johns Hopkins, and other institutions has found that nearly one in three new dementia...
Common drugs might affect memory function in older adults, study finds
Sometimes, the medicines we take to treat everyday health problems can come with hidden side effects. A new study from the University of California,...
Scientists find the most effective Alzheimer’s drugs
A team of scientists, including researchers from University College London (UCL), has discovered key differences in how four Alzheimer’s drugs bind to the toxic...
These healthy habits can help lower dementia risk—even if it runs in the family
Dementia isn’t a single disease, but a term used to describe a range of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and daily life. People with...
Year-long brain stimulation could treat Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
A new clinical trial has found that a common brain stimulation technique may help slow down cognitive and functional decline in people with mild-to-moderate...
Irregular heartbeat linked much higher risks of dementia death
In the UK, atrial fibrillation—often called AF—has become a growing concern. It’s a condition where the heart beats in an irregular and often fast...