Cocoa flavanols may improve memory in older people
In a study from Columbia University and New York University, scientists found that in older people, a diet supplemented with cocoa flavanols– naturally occurring...
Food insecurity could increase cognitive decline in older people
Older adults living with food insecurity are more likely to experience malnutrition, depression, and physical limitations.
Spending time in nature may slow down Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s
Scientists found that living in an area with easy access to parks and rivers appears to slow the progression of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
10 ways to reduce your risk of dementia
Dementia affects millions of Americans — including nearly one in 10 adults over age 65.
While the causes of different dementias vary, a 2020 report...
Scientists find a drug that may lower dementia risk in people with diabetes
People with diabetes are twice as likely to develop dementia as those without the disease.
In a study from Yonsei University in Seoul, scientists found...
How long blood pressure stays in normal range may predict your dementia risk
A recent study from Beijing Anzhen Hospital and elsewhere found the longer a person’s blood pressure levels remain under control, the lower their risk...
Widely used antibiotic drug may effectively treat frontotemporal dementia
Frontotemporal dementia is the most common type of early-onset dementia.
It typically begins between ages 40 and 65 and affects the frontal and temporal lobes...
Scientists find an edible mushroom that can improve memory
In a study from The University of Queensland, scientists found an active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve growth and enhances memory.
The...
Two common drugs may treat strokes linked to dementia
In a study from the University of Nottingham and elsewhere, scientists found two cheap and common drugs could be re-purposed as the first specific...
Common sleep supplement may help boost memory function
Scientists from Tokyo Medical and Dental University recently have found that melatonin and two of its metabolites help memories stick around in the brain...