Exercises lead to larger brain size and lowered dementia risk
Scientists from UCLA found an association between low physical activity and a higher risk for dementia in older people.
This suggests that regular physical activity...
Risk factors for dementia may vary with age, study shows
Scientists from the National University of Ireland Galway found that vascular risk factors linked to the risk of developing dementia may vary with age.
They...
People with this disease have higher risks of dementia, depression
Scientists from the University of Southern Denmark found that people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have higher risks of dementia and depression.
The research was presented at...
These eye diseases linked to higher risk of dementia
Scientists from the Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences found that age-related macular degeneration, cataract and diabetes-related eye disease are linked to an increased risk...
This money problem may signal early Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from the University of Southern California found that willingness to give away money could be linked to the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease.
The...
Vitamin B9 in the body linked to dementia risk
Scientists recent found low levels of folate (vitamin B9) in the blood may be linked to a heightened risk of dementia and death from...
Better childhood fitness may protect you from dementia later in life
Scientists from the National Center for Healthy Aging found that better performance on physical tests is related to better cognition later in life and...
Diabetes and heart disease could increase your dementia risk
Scientists from Karolinska Institutet found that people with at least two of the following conditions—type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke—have double the risk...
This drug may increase risk of post-COVID dementia
Scientists from Northwell Health found that pre-COVID-19 psychotropic medication use is linked to a higher risk for dementia following hospitalization for COVID-19 (post-COVID dementia)...
Your lifestyle plays big roles in risks of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from Vanderbilt University found that lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and sleep play an important role in reducing the risk of developing...