7 simple habits that may lower your risk of dementia
Dementia is a term that describes a range of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities, making it difficult to carry out daily activities.
It’s...
Stable blood sugar levels may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s in people with diabetes
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has revealed that maintaining stable blood sugar levels within personalized target ranges may help reduce the risk of...
Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them...
Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol.
That...
This old drug may be a new treatment for vascular dementia
Researchers from St George’s University have discovered that tadalafil, a drug traditionally used to treat erectile dysfunction, may be effective in treating vascular dementia.
This...
New Alzheimer’s drugs may not make a big impact on a large scale, researchers...
Recent advances in Alzheimer’s treatment have generated excitement, particularly around new drugs that target amyloid proteins in the brain.
However, researchers from Cambridge Public Health...
Parkinson’s disease patients have lower dementia risk, shows study
New research brings some good news for people with Parkinson's disease: the risk of developing dementia may be lower than previously thought, or dementia...
Can antioxidants help protect your brain from Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that leads to memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with thinking and reasoning.
It’s the most common cause of...
11 ways to reduce your risk of dementia
This article was originally published in February 2023 and was updated August 7, 2024 to reflect the 2024 Lancet Commission report, which adds vision...
New hope for Parkinson’s patients: Dementia risk lower than previously thought
Good news for people with Parkinson's disease: a new study suggests that the risk of developing dementia may be lower than previously believed, or...
How eyes can show signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai conducted a thorough study to understand how changes in the retina relate to brain changes in Alzheimer’s disease.
This work is a...