Scientists find links among anxiety, medications, and dementia risk
As people age, concerns about mental health issues like anxiety and dementia often grow.
A new study from Saint Louis University School of Medicine digs...
New webcam tool helps Parkinson’s patients check symptoms at home
Imagine being able to check how well you're managing your Parkinson's symptoms without having to go to the doctor's office.
Researchers at the University of...
Weight changes after Parkinson’s diagnosis linked to cognitive decline, study finds
A study led by Dr. Jin-Sun Jun of Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital in Seoul, Republic of Korea, suggests that individuals who experience weight changes...
Scientists find new brain clues on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Scientists used to think that some special ring-shaped bits of genetic code in our brain cells were just "junk."
But a team at Brigham and...
Hearing aids is a surprising tool in the fight against dementia
Dementia is a condition that makes it hard for people to remember things, think clearly, or take care of themselves. This issue is especially...
Scientists develop early test for Lewy body dementia
Researchers in Sweden have made a significant discovery that could help people suffering from a brain illness called Lewy body disease.
This illness is behind...
How diet and exercise influence brain health and dementia risk
As the world's population gets older, the risk of dementia and other brain-related conditions becomes a growing concern.
Common lifestyle recommendations to lower dementia risk...
Scientists find new method for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is a health issue that mostly affects older people and can lead to serious memory problems and changes in how the brain...
Study finds regular internet use linked to lower risk of dementia
A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has revealed that regular internet use could be linked to a lower...
Healthy lifestyle halves risk of dementia in type 2 diabetes patients, study shows
A recent study presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) suggests that a healthy lifestyle can...