Irregular sleep linked to higher dementia risk
A recent study published in Neurology suggests that individuals with irregular sleep patterns may face an increased risk of dementia compared to those with...
5 early signs of dementia you need to know
When we think about dementia, we often picture memory problems, such as forgetting names or misplacing items. However, dementia encompasses more than just memory...
New test predicts cognitive problem in older people after surgery
Identifying older patients at risk of experiencing cognitive dysfunction after surgery can now be done with a simple EEG measurement.
Researchers at Duke Health have...
Vitamin D supplements may help reduce dementia risk
A comprehensive study conducted by researchers from the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute in Canada and the University of Exeter in the UK...
AI finds new genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, have utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to uncover new genetic insights into Alzheimer's disease.
Using CSIRO's VariantSpark and BitEpi...
This gene may provide key to preventing Alzheimer’s dementia
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have identified a rare APOE gene variant known as the Christchurch mutation, which appears to sever the...
Lowering blood pressure in later life may reduce dementia risk
A global study involving over 28,000 participants has provided strong evidence that lowering blood pressure in later life can significantly reduce the risk of...
Maintaining deep sleep could reduce dementia risk in older adults
A study led by Associate Professor Matthew Pase from Monash School of Psychological Sciences reveals that even a mere 1% reduction in deep sleep...
Brain shrinkage in the hippocampus linked to cognitive decline, study finds
With the emergence of drugs targeting Alzheimer's-related amyloid-beta plaques in the brain, there's a growing need to differentiate between Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative...
New technique holds promise for treating autoimmune diseases
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking technique that could revolutionize the discovery and development of treatments for autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and...