Puzzle games could boost memory in older people, study finds
Have you ever wondered if playing games can help keep your mind sharp?
Researchers at the University of York embarked on a mission to discover...
Study shows concerns over FDA’s fast-track approval of brexpiprazole
Brexpiprazole (Rexulti) is an antipsychotic drug that was recently fast-tracked for approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating agitation in...
Genetic factor for high blood pressure linked to worse cognitive function, study finds
We often associate high blood pressure with an aging heart, but recent research from the University of New South Wales Sydney's Center for Healthy...
Few people with early dementia eligible for new Alzheimer’s drug
A recent study in Neurology has shed light on the eligibility of older adults with early-stage Alzheimer's to receive groundbreaking monoclonal antibody treatments.
These treatments...
BCG vaccine might ward off Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
Alzheimer’s disease, a form of dementia, affects millions worldwide, leaving families heartbroken and researchers in a persistent hunt for a cure.
A surprising candidate, the...
Behavioral symptoms in dementia can increase divorce risk
Growing older often comes with challenges, and among them is the risk of developing dementia.
As dementia becomes more prevalent, the strain it puts on...
Common diabetes drug may help prevent dementia, study finds
People with diabetes are unfortunately more predisposed to dementia, a condition impairing memory and cognitive abilities.
However, a new study sheds a promising light on...
Mild cognitive impairment linked to worse decision-making in daily life
As we age, our cognitive abilities can change.
A condition called Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) serves as a warning sign for potential further decline, such...
Wildfires and farming linked to pollution-related dementia
Recent research from the University of Michigan suggests that wildfires and farming activities could impact our cognitive health, especially when it comes to diseases...
Higher antioxidant levels might reduce dementia risk, study finds
A recent study in the Neurology journal by the American Academy of Neurology has suggested a potential link between higher antioxidant levels in the...