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Why fruits, vegetables, wine, tea may slow down memory decline

Scientists found people who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols may have a slower rate of memory decline.

One serving of leafy greens a day may slow brain aging by 11 years

In a study from Rush University, scientists found that eating one serving of leafy green vegetables a day may aid in preserving memory and...

These two things may influence your risk of frontotemporal dementia

In two studies from the University of Eastern Finland, scientists found that educational background and previous traumatic brain injury may potentially affect the risk...

Chris Hemsworth’s Alzheimer’s gene doesn’t guarantee he’ll develop dementia. Here’s what we can all...

Having one or more copies of the gene doesn’t guarantee Chris or anyone else in a similar situation will go on to develop Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia.

Researchers confirm a primary cause of Alzheimer’s disease

In a study from Yale-NUS College, researchers found evidence that metabolic dysfunction is a primary cause of Alzheimer's disease.

A major cause of poor memory in older people

In a recent study from the University of Washington, scientists found that one of the keys to having a healthy brain at any age...

Numbers of cognitive declines in older people more than doubled in ten years

Scientists found that the number of cognitive declines in older people more than doubled in ten years.

Drug for dementia can improve heart health, reduce obesity, fatty liver

In a recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, scientists found that a drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease...

Many older adults may have a non-Alzheimer’s dementia

In a recent study from the University of Kentucky, scientists found the most definitive assessment yet of the prevalence of a form of dementia...

Why Alzheimer’s disease damages certain parts of the brain

Scientists found clues as to why certain parts of the brain are particularly vulnerable to Alzheimer's damage.