Lower kidney function linked to higher dementia risk
In a study from Karolinska Institute, scientists found that people with reduced kidney function may have an increased risk of developing dementia.
Chronic kidney disease affects approximately 15%...
Many older people have LATE dementia, study finds
In a study from the University of Kentucky, scientists found the most definitive assessment yet of the prevalence of a form of dementia classified...
Cholesterol-lowering drug statins may lower risk of Parkinson’s disease
In a study from Rush University, scientists found that older people taking statin drugs have a lower chance of developing parkinsonism later compared to...
High cholesterol and statins may not increase your risk of dementia
Many patients stop taking medication for high cholesterol because they are afraid it may have negative side effects.
Scientists from the University of Oslo and...
Walking downstairs could help prevent dementia
In a study from Edith Cowan University, scientists found that something as simple as encouraging the elderly to walk down a flight of stairs...
Scientists find new way to predict memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease
In a study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, scientists compared how well different Alzheimer's biomarkers predict the progression of the disease and its effect...
Why vitamin B1 deficiency may cause dementia
A common consequence of chronically high alcohol consumption is a decline in cognitive function, which can even progress to full-blown dementia.
This is then referred...
Scientists find an old drug could help treat dementia
Scientists from St George’s and elsewhere found that the drug tadalafil may be effective in treating people with vascular dementia.
Dementia is an escalating global...
People with arthritis may have higher risks of dementia and depression
In a study from Odense University Hospital, scientists found higher risks of dementia and depression in people with arthritis.
They used data from the DANBIO...
Cancer diagnosis linked to lower risk of dementia
Scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham found cancer diagnosis linked to a lower risk of dementia.
With increased age comes the increased risk...