More than a third of people with dementia don’t know they have it –...
Around 36% of people in England with dementia are unaware they have the condition, according to a new report from the Dementia Commission.
The report...
Housing instability increases Alzheimer’s and dementia risk in veterans, study finds
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has revealed a concerning link between housing instability and the risk of...
Breakthrough blood test may detect Parkinson’s disease before symptoms
Researchers at Oxford's Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences have developed a groundbreaking blood-based test to identify the underlying causes of Parkinson's disease before noticeable...
Brain stimulation can boost cognitive function in Alzheimer’s patients
A small clinical trial suggests that twice-daily non-invasive electrical stimulation of the brain, known as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), may enhance cognitive function...
Common blood pressure drugs linked to memory issues: what you need to know
We often rely on medications to alleviate common health concerns, but a recent study from the University of California, San Diego, has shed light...
Research shows an important cause of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease, a condition affecting millions globally, has long been a mystery in terms of its cause.
However, groundbreaking research from the University of Helsinki,...
Eating strawberries may reduce dementia risk in middle-aged people
A recent study from the University of Cincinnati, led by Robert Krikorian, PhD, suggests that daily consumption of strawberries could lower the risk of...
Scientists find cause of irritability, agitation and anxiety in Alzheimer’s
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have made a significant breakthrough in understanding Alzheimer's disease, as published in JAMA Network Open.
Their...
Research shows an important cause of dementia
Dementia is a condition that affects millions globally, marked by a decline in cognitive abilities like memory and reasoning.
Despite extensive research, the exact causes...
These personality traits linked to lower dementia risk
A recent study by the University of California, Davis and Northwestern University has brought to light an interesting connection between personality traits and the...