Scientists find new way to predict dementia risk 14 years early
Why We Need a Reliable Dementia Risk Score
Dementia is a growing global issue with up to 50 million people affected, a number expected to...
7 healthy habits can fight off dementia, even if it’s in your genes
Researchers have been studying how our lifestyle choices can affect our risk of getting dementia when we're older. You know dementia, right?
It's that sad...
Scientists develop a headband to spot early Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is a scary diagnosis that often comes too late for effective treatment. But what if we could catch it years before memory...
OIder people taking adult education classes have lower risk of dementia
Why Adult Education Matters for Brain Health
As we get older, many of us worry about staying mentally sharp. You've probably heard that puzzles, sudoku,...
Early diabetes might mean dementia later, new study says
New research has found that the younger you are when you get Type 2 diabetes, the more likely you are to have memory problems...
Some diabetes drug may help treat dementia, study finds
People with diabetes are at an increased risk of developing dementia, a condition that affects memory and cognitive function.
A recent study, however, offers some...
Eye scans could help spot early memory problems and improve Alzheimer’s detection
Duke Health researchers have developed a computer program that can spot the early signs of mild memory problems by analyzing images of the eye.
These...
ALS and dementia show origins before birth, study finds
Researchers are finding clues about why some people get serious brain-related diseases like ALS and a form of dementia called FTD later in life.
Surprisingly,...
Alzheimer’s might not be primarily a brain disease. A new theory suggests it’s an...
The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is becoming an increasingly competitive and contentious quest with recent years witnessing several important controversies.
In July...
How lifestyle changes could help prevent up to 40% of dementia cases
A 65-year-old woman repeatedly seeks medical help for her failing memory. She is first told it’s nothing to worry about, then, a year later,...