Alzheimer’s disease is linked to gut health
Researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, have identified a possible link between Alzheimer's disease and specific gut bacteria.
Digital markers can predict dementia almost perfectly
Scientists create a new algorithm that can predict mild cognitive impairment and dementia in older drivers with high accuracy.
Widely used constipation drug may increase risk of dementia
Laxatives are a type of medicine that can help people empty their bowels if they're having trouble going to the toilet.
They're commonly used to...
Scientists find a direct cause of cognitive decline
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide.
It occurs when the throat muscles of a person relax and...
Frequent colds may increase your dementia risk
A new study by Tulane University and other academic institutions found that getting sick frequently may speed up the aging process of the brain...
How long is your blood pressure in normal range? It may predict your dementia...
A recent study from Beijing Anzhen Hospital and several other institutions has found that the longer a person's blood pressure levels remain under control,...
COVID-19 infection make dementia grow faster
Scientists at Bangur Institute of Neurosciences have found that COVID-19 can have a serious impact on the brains of people who already have dementia.
Dementia...
Air pollution may increase your dementia risk
Air pollution is a problem that affects everyone on our planet. It's harmful to our health and can cause many different diseases.
A new study...
These drugs linked to risk of post-COVID dementia in older people
A new study at Northwell Health has found that older adults who were hospitalized with COVID-19 and had been taking psychotropic medication before their...
Widely used sleep meds may increase dementia risk
In a study from the University of California San Francisco, scientists found that sleep medications increase the risk of dementia for people who are...