New tech helps older people with dementia share their aged care experiences
As people live longer, the number of older adults is expected to double in the next 30 years. In Australia alone, over half of...
This oral drug may reduce dementia risk in people with heart rhythm disease
A study published in JACC: Asia suggests that the use of Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) is associated with...
Scientists find new biomarker for vascular dementia
A team of researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) has identified a new biomarker for vascular dementia,...
Scientists find overuse of mental drugs in people with Alzheimer’s and dementia
A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society raises concerns about the overprescription of antipsychotic drugs in patients with Alzheimer's...
Retina thickness linked to cognitive decline in older people
A new study shows that the thickness of a specific part of the eye might be a clue to how well the brain is...
Scientists find new causes of vascular dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
We often hear that Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia degrade the brain, but we haven't fully understood how.
Now, a team of scientists at Oregon...
Coffee and tea could lower stroke and dementia risk, study finds
Good news for coffee and tea lovers! A recent study says that drinking a moderate amount of these beverages may lower your chances of...
Scientists find a new biomarker for vascular dementia
Vascular dementia, a subtype of dementia characterized by symptoms such as memory loss and behavioral issues, is generally diagnosed in the elderly.
Affecting between 1%...
Migraine headaches linked to lower cognitive and language functions, says study
Migraines are more than just a headache; they can have a range of associated symptoms and have been linked to other health conditions.
A recent...
Migraine headaches increases risk of dementia, study finds
Migraines have long been a subject of medical research due to their complex etiology and debilitating effects.
A recent study published in The Journal of...