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Scientists find hearing loss is linked to dementia

A recent study, involving a collaboration between the University of California San Diego and Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, sheds light on how...

Over 90% of Americans with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) remain undiagnosed

2023 has been a pivotal year in Alzheimer's disease research and treatment. The FDA's approval of Leqembi, a drug designed to slow the progression of...

Anti-inflammatory diet linked to lower dementia risk

Inflammation within the immune system tends to increase as people age, potentially leading to cell damage. However, a potent means of reducing inflammation can be...

Sleep apnea can harm brain volume and increase dementia risk

A recent study published in Neurology on May 31, 2023, delves into the relationship between sleep apnea and brain volume, particularly focusing on individuals...

Metformin may slow cognitive decline, reduce dementia risk in type 2 diabetes

Metformin, a widely used medication for managing blood sugar levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes, has shown promise in slowing cognitive decline and...

Scientists find brain network changes in early Alzheimer’s disease

A new study from The University of Texas at Dallas Center for Vital Longevity (CVL) has revealed distinct differences in brain network patterns between...

Brain shrinkage in the hippocampus linked to cognitive decline beyond Alzheimer’s

A groundbreaking study reveals that shrinkage in the hippocampus, a critical brain region associated with memory, is linked to cognitive decline, even in individuals...

Common blood pressure drugs linked to cognitive decline

A study from the University of California, San Diego, has uncovered a worrying link between widely used anticholinergic drugs and an increased risk of...

Scientists find link between common sleep drug and higher dementia risk

A study from the University of California San Francisco has shed light on how sleep medications might differently affect the risk of dementia in...

Scientists find an important treatment for vascular dementia

A recent study led by researchers from St George's University and other institutions has revealed promising results in using the drug tadalafil for treating...