Study shows big cause of Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) are two serious brain diseases that affect millions of people in the United States. They cause problems...
Brain’s ‘blue spot’ may hold clues to healthy aging and Alzheimer’s risk
Researchers at Cornell University have discovered that a small, deep part of the brain known as the “blue spot” may play a critical role...
Some dementia-like symptoms could be reversible, study finds
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have made an important discovery: some patients who are diagnosed with a serious brain disease called behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) might...
Rheumatoid arthritis linked to faster cognitive decline in dementia
A new study from Sweden has found that people with both dementia and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may experience a faster decline in thinking and...
Exercise may help slow memory loss in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s
New research from the University of California San Diego and Wake Forest University shows that both low and moderate-high intensity exercise can help protect...
How food can be used to support people living with dementia
As dementia rates rise globally, families and care partners are seeking ways to maintain meaningful connections with loved ones experiencing memory loss.
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Eating these two diets may help prevent dementia
A new study from RUSH University in Chicago has found that eating lots of green leafy vegetables, along with other healthy foods like fruits,...
Common sleep drugs may raise dementia risk, study shows
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, has found that taking sleep medications could raise the risk of developing dementia, especially...
Exercise could protect the brain, even when energy supplies are low
We all know that exercise is good for our bodies, but new research from the University of Missouri shows that it may be just...
Scientists find a key cause of memory loss in older people
Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found what might be a major cause of the memory problems that happen naturally...