Scientists find new way to strengthen memory
There's an old legend that tells of a peculiar and extreme method used centuries ago to ensure that significant events were never forgotten.
The story...
Is it normal to forget words while speaking? And when can it spell a...
We’ve all experienced that moment mid-sentence when we just can’t find the word we want to use, even though we’re certain we know it.
Why...
Could common constipation drug increase the risk of dementia?
Laxatives are commonly used by people who experience constipation, especially when lifestyle changes like eating more fiber, drinking more water, and exercising don’t provide...
How to boost memory in Alzheimer’s patients
Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that gradually steals a person’s memory and thinking skills. For those who suffer from it, and for their loved...
Unrelated experiences can strengthen your memory, shows study
For centuries, there has been a legend that before modern technology, people used an extreme method to ensure important events were remembered.
A child was...
Common antibiotics could help treat this type of dementia
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a form of early-onset dementia that primarily affects people between the ages of 40 and 65.
It’s the most common type...
This vision problem is linked to higher dementia risk
Vision impairment can be an early warning sign of dementia, and scientists believe that reduced stimulation of the brain's visual pathways may speed up...
This blood pressure number may hold key to your risks of dementia and stroke
When it comes to monitoring blood pressure, most people focus on the top number, known as systolic blood pressure, as it’s widely regarded as...
Research shows an important cause of memory decline in older people
Scientists from the University of Washington have discovered that one of the keys to maintaining a healthy brain as we age is the health...
These common drugs are linked to memory decline in older people
Cognitive decline can vary widely, from mild memory lapses to severe dementia, which can significantly disrupt daily life.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type...