Treating high blood pressure may lower dementia risk, says new study
Latest Research in JAMA Network Open Offers Hope for Aging Adults
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has found that antihypertensive medication can...
Anxiety meds may impact cognitive function over time
The Helpful but Risky Pills
When people struggle with anxiety or have trouble sleeping, doctors often prescribe medications called benzodiazepines.
These pills are good at calming...
Scientists use wearable sensors and AI to optimize Parkinson’s disease treatment
Managing Parkinson's disease (PD) is an intricate healthcare challenge that requires a personalized approach to medication.
A recent study published in the journal Management Science...
Too much sitting may increase your dementia risk, study finds
We all know that sitting too much can be bad for our hearts and waistlines. But did you know it could also affect your...
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...