Harvard scientists discuss a common but largely unknown cause of dementia
If dementia is a general term that means thinking and memory has deteriorated to the point that it interferes with day-to-day function, what are...
How to reduce dementia in people with rheumatoid arthritis
Scientists from Hospital for Special Surgery found the risk of dementia in people with rheumatoid arthritis is lower in those receiving biological or targeted...
Tracking daily movement may help predict dementia
Scientists from Johns Hopkins found wearable movement-tracking devices may someday be useful in providing early warnings of cognitive decline among older adults.
They found big...
Lifestyle may be more important than age in determining dementia risk
Scientists from Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care found people with no dementia risk factors, such as smoking, diabetes or hearing loss, have similar brain...
Memory loss after stroke can resolve for some people
Scientists from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found that around half of patients suffering a stroke had various forms of memory impairment...
Scientists find how to detect early-stage Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem developed a new way to detect early-stage Parkinson's disease.
The research was published in the journal Science Advances...
Cocoa and chocolate are good for your cognition
Scientists from the University of L'Aquila found that cocoa and chocolate are not just a treat—they are good for your cognition.
The research was published...
Whole blood exchange may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from UTHealth Houston found that a novel, disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer's disease may involve the whole exchange of blood, which effectively decreased the...
Moderate alcohol drinking linked to cognitive decline, brain changes
Scientists from the University of Oxford found that drinking seven or more units of alcohol per week is associated with higher iron levels in...
This common liver disease linked to higher risk of dementia
Scientists from Karolinska Institute found people who have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a buildup of fat cells in the liver, may have a higher...