Traffic air pollution linked to stronger signs of Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study highlighted in Neurology on February 21, 2024, sheds light on the potential link between traffic-related air pollution and Alzheimer's disease.
Specifically, the...
The power of occupational therapy in dementia care
Dementia is a challenging journey, not just for those diagnosed but also for their families and caregivers.
It's a condition marked by a decline in...
Dementia after stroke: What you need to know
Dementia and stroke are significant health concerns worldwide, each with profound impacts on individuals and families. When these conditions intersect, the challenges can multiply,...
Vitamin K plays a role in preventing dementia
As the search for effective ways to prevent cognitive decline and dementia continues, researchers are turning their attention to the potential of vitamins and...
Researchers find an important cause of Alzheimer’s disease
In a recent study by researchers at Yale-NUS College, a significant discovery was made that sheds new light on Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that...
Who will get early-onset dementia?
Dementia is often perceived as a condition that only affects the elderly, but what if it begins to cast its shadow much earlier?
Early-onset dementia,...
Understanding dementia: navigating paranoia, accusations, and delusions
Dementia is a term that describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning.
It encompasses...
New method can detect dementia 15 years before diagnosis
In new research, scientists have made a significant advance in the early detection of dementia, identifying a way to predict the condition up to...
Walking difficulties as an early warning for Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease, a condition that primarily affects memory and cognitive functions, has long been associated with the elderly.
However, its reach extends beyond the confines...
The hidden impact of COVID-19: Cognitive challenges
In the ongoing journey to understand COVID-19's long-term effects, a recent study sheds light on a significant challenge facing survivors: cognitive symptoms.
Published on February...