Mid-life insomnia and short sleep are linked to higher dementia risk
A recent study published in Age and Ageing has revealed a concerning connection between insomnia, short sleep duration, and an elevated risk of dementia.
The...
How to control high blood pressure to prevent dementia
The Vitality of Vascular Health for Cognition
An ancient proverb goes, “A healthy mind lives in a healthy body.” Modern science often uncovers the layers...
Research shows new cause of cognitive decline in older people
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the process behind cognitive decline associated with normal...
Gut health plays a big role in your dementia risk
A recent study conducted by Baycrest suggests that the gut microbiome may play a pivotal role in deciphering how diet and exercise choices influence...
Scientists find new way to detect and treat Parkinson’s disease early
Researchers from The Florey and Austin Health have unveiled groundbreaking findings that pave the way for early detection and potentially preventive treatments for Parkinson’s...
Scientists find the ties between high blood pressure and dementia
In simple terms, a team of scientists from The University of Manchester might have found a new way to fight vascular dementia, a brain...
Dementia risk factors vary among different ethnic groups
Recent research unveils a critical dimension in the ongoing battle against dementia, spotlighting how certain modifiable risk factors—including hypertension, obesity, diabetes, low HDL cholesterol,...
Heart attacks might speed up memory loss
Heart attacks are scary, and they happen when the blood can’t get to a part of the heart and it starts to damage it.
Many...
How blood pressure meds may influence memory functions
Engaging in typical conversations about our well-being, we often talk about the medicines we take to manage everyday health woes like colds, allergies, and...
Good heart health means lower Alzheimer’s risk, study finds
Keeping our hearts in good shape does more than fuel our bodies—it may also help safeguard our minds against degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
The well-worn...