Alzheimer’s disease basics and what you can do to prevent it
Alzheimer's disease is feared by many―and for good reason. The brain disorder slowly destroys memory along with a person's ability to reason, speak, carry...
Scientists develop new way to treat stroke and vascular dementia
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have grown miniature blood vessel models in the laboratory to study how damage to the structural support of...
A link between laxative use and dementia risk: what you need to know
Avoiding Smoking and Excessive Alcohol: Both smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are linked to a higher risk of dementia.
Conclusion: Reflecting on the Gut-Brain Connection
While...
Why people with long COVID have brain fog
Understanding Long COVID's Brain-Related Symptoms
Researchers are striving to solve the mystery behind the neuropsychiatric symptoms of long COVID, such as brain fog, difficulty concentrating,...
New way to detect Lewy body disease early, a leading cause of dementia
Lewy body disease, a lesser-known condition, can lead to devastating disorders like Lewy body dementia and Parkinson's disease.
It's characterized by the accumulation of abnormal...
Reducing blood pressure may lower dementia risk in these older people
A groundbreaking study has revealed that an intensive four-year intervention to lower blood pressure significantly reduces the risk of developing dementia in adults with...
Inflammation in the brain may play crucial role in early Parkinson’s disease
Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham have made a significant discovery regarding Parkinson's disease. They found that inflammation in the brain is...
Reducing poverty could help lower dementia risk in older people, study finds
A new study suggests that reducing poverty and improving social policies may help lower the chances of developing dementia.
This is particularly relevant for aging...
Deep brain stimulation can be new Parkinson’s disease treatment
For people with Parkinson's disease, the future might look a little brighter thanks to groundbreaking research from Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
A recent study suggests...
Social life can help reduce dementia risk, study finds
A team from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing at UNSW Sydney has discovered that older adults with strong social ties are less likely...