Loneliness in midlife can be a hidden trigger for dementia
Loneliness, a familiar yet complex emotion, doesn't just tug at heartstrings; recent research shows it may impact our brain health later in life.
With studies...
Treating hearing loss to improve brain health
More than 6 million people in the U.S. are living with dementia. The condition causes loss of thinking abilities, memory, and other cognitive skills.
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Early indicators of dementia: 5 behaviour changes to look for after age 50
Dementia is often thought of as a memory problem, like when an elderly person asks the same questions or misplaces things.
In reality, individuals with...
Many older people’s finances decline in years before dementia diagnosis
Recent research reveals a concerning correlation between older Americans and an unnoticed decline in financial health, linked closely with the undisclosed onset of dementia.
It...
Hormone change in older women may increase dementia risk
Menopause, a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycles, is a significant phase in women's lives and is often...
Sitting too much linked to dementia risk in older adults
Recent research has shone a spotlight on the possible link between spending too much time sitting and an increased risk of developing dementia in...
Scientists find unique brain change in early Alzheimer’s disease
A groundbreaking study, as detailed in Cell, provides unprecedented insights into the earliest molecular alterations in Alzheimer's disease.
Spearheaded by the Broad Institute of MIT...
This high blood pressure number is important for predicting dementia risk
A recent study from the University of Miami uncovers a pivotal role for diastolic blood pressure in predicting the risk of developing white matter...
Scientists find how fatty foods harm brain health in older people
We've always been told that a healthy diet is key to a healthy body. But what about a healthy mind?
New studies from The Ohio...
Common drug for constipation is linked to higher dementia risk
Laxatives, usually the last resort to alleviate constipation when lifestyle modifications fail, have come under scientific scrutiny due to a groundbreaking study by the...