Smoking, blood pressure and diabetes each may cause distinct dementia-related brain changes
Many people think dementia is something we cannot prevent, but new research shows that almost half of all dementia cases are linked to risk...
Driving patterns may reveal early signs of dementia
New research suggests that the way older adults drive may offer important clues about their brain health.
Changes in driving habits—such as driving less often,...
New blood test can detect early Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly affects a person’s ability to move, sleep, smell, and think clearly. It affects more than...
Common brain health issue greatly raises dementia risk
A common but often hidden brain condition could make older adults four times more likely to develop dementia.
This condition is called cerebral amyloid angiopathy,...
Nitrate in water may increase dementia risk while nitrate from vegetables may lower the...
A new study from Edith Cowan University in Australia and the Danish Cancer Research Institute has found that not all sources of nitrate in...
Active social life may help improve cognitive health in older people
As we grow older, keeping our brains healthy becomes more and more important. Many studies have shown that staying socially connected is linked to...
Grandparenting may slow cognitive decline, study finds
Looking after grandchildren might be more than just a helpful act for the family—it could also protect the brain health of grandparents.
A new study...
This health problem is a strong cause of dementia
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is a brain condition caused by repeated hits to the head. It has long been linked to professional athletes...
Millions with dementia still prescribed drugs linked to falls and confusion
Despite medical guidelines warning against their use, brain-altering drugs that can cause falls, confusion, and hospitalizations are still frequently prescribed to people with dementia.
A...
Can popular sleep drugs increase your dementia risk?
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, has found that older adults who often use sleep medications might have a higher...