Scientists find a hidden link sleep pills and dementia
Many people have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, a problem commonly known as insomnia. To cope, some turn to sleep aids—medications that are...
Scientists find new drug for Alzheimer’s treatment
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, a condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior.
It slowly damages the brain and gets worse...
Poor sleep may shrink brain regions tied to Alzheimer’s risk
A new study from Yale School of Medicine has found that people who spend less time in deep sleep and dream-related sleep may have...
Marriage linked to higher dementia risk in older people, study finds
Contrary to long-standing assumptions in aging and public health research, a new study has found that older adults who are divorced or never married...
17 simple lifestyle changes can prevent stroke, dementia, depression
As people grow older, many worry about conditions like stroke, dementia, and depression later in life. These brain-related diseases can deeply affect memory, movement,...
Study reveals root cause of Parkinson’s and dementia link
A major breakthrough from researchers at the University of Copenhagen may finally explain why Parkinson’s Disease develops—and why it often leads to dementia in...
Shingles vaccine linked to lower dementia risk, study finds
A surprising public health policy in Wales has provided strong evidence that a vaccine could reduce the risk of dementia. In a major new...
Why some people experience vision problems before memory loss in Alzheimer’s
Not all cases of Alzheimer’s disease begin with memory problems.
A rare form called posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) affects vision first, making it hard for...
Regular use of constipation drug is linked to higher dementia risk
Laxatives are commonly used to relieve constipation, especially when changes in diet, exercise, and hydration don’t help. But a new study suggests that using...
Lower “bad” cholesterol linked to lower risk of dementia, study finds
Keeping your "bad" cholesterol levels low may help protect your brain as you age, according to a new study published in the Journal of...