Understanding dementia: life expectancy and different stages
Dementia is an umbrella term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life, encompassing various conditions, including Alzheimer's disease,...
Research finds key to lowering dementia risk
Dementia is a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and social skills so much that they interfere with daily life. It's not just...
How high blood pressure harms your cognitive function
High blood pressure, often called hypertension, is like a silent alarm that many of us might not hear until it's too late. Imagine your...
Why the new Alzheimer’s treatment does not work effectively
The journey to find an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease has been long and fraught with more setbacks than successes.
Recently, the withdrawal of aducanumab,...
Research shows a direct cause of cognitive decline
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common yet often overlooked condition where a person's breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep due to the...
How some common drugs could affect your brain health
In the quest for wellness and managing various health conditions, we often turn to medications with the hope of improving our quality of life....
High blood pressure in midlife linked to smaller brain and brain lesions later
A recent study by scientists at University College London highlights the significant impact of high blood pressure in midlife on brain health in later...
How to care for a parent with dementia
Caring for a parent with dementia presents a profound emotional and practical challenge. Dementia, a term that describes a group of symptoms affecting memory,...
Your wrist device may detect early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
A study led by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has introduced a novel approach to potentially detecting early signs of Alzheimer's...
Understanding the link between bipolar disorder and dementia
Navigating the complexities of mental health often leads to questions about how various conditions may interconnect. Among these inquiries, the potential relationship between bipolar...