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Alzheimer’s disease can be detected with a peanut butter test

Scientists from the University of Florida found a short, non-invasive peanut butter odor test could help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. The research is published in the...

Slow walk and memory problems may predict dementia risk

Scientists from the University of Edinburgh found a combination of slow walking and difficulties with memory could be associated with double the risk of...

Posture test in health exam can detect cognitive decline

A mass survey of citizens aged 50 to 89 years examined whether cognitive decline could be detected by sagittal spinal balance measurement based on...

Vision problems may increase dementia risk in older people

Scientists from Peking University found that older people with untreated vision problems may be at increased risk of dementia. The results highlight a need to...

People with COVID-19 have a higher risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s

Scientists from Rigshospitalet found that people who had tested positive for COVID-19 were at an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and stroke. The...

Hearing and vision issues linked to cognitive impairment in older people

Scientists from the University of Toronto found hearing impairment and vision impairment to be independently linked to cognitive impairment. They found older adults with hearing impairment...

Giving away money to unknown people could signal dementia, Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists from the University of Southern California found the way a senior handles his or her money offer clues about their risk for Alzheimer's disease. They...

Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists from Imperial College London found a single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. The study uses machine learning technology to look at structural features within...

Heart disease could cause early brain dysfunction, boosts Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists from the University of Sheffield found that heart disease can directly cause brain dysfunction early on which could lead to dementia and can...

Breathing in polluted air can strongly harm your brain

Scientists from the University of Birmingham and elsewhere found that breathing in polluted air could lead to toxic particles being transported from the lungs...