Depression linked to increased dementia risk, says new study
People diagnosed with depression have a significantly increased risk of developing dementia, according to a study published in JAMA Neurology.
The study included individuals from...
Dementia becomes an emergency, with 1.4 million ER visits a year
Too Many ER Visits
Every year, 1.4 million people with memory problems, like Alzheimer's disease, land in the emergency room.
These people are over 65 years...
Common high blood pressure drugs can be a hidden risk for memory loss
Ever worried about side effects from medicines? A recent study from the University of California, San Diego, has found a potential side effect for...
Volunteering may help prevent dementia, study finds
What if a simple act of kindness could keep your brain healthy?
It might sound too good to be true, but a new study shows...
Regular exercise may slow cognitive decline in older people
If you want to keep your mind sharp as you age, consider hitting the gym. According to a new study, regular exercise might slow...
Scientists find a new cause of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease affects around 8 million people worldwide.
This nervous system disorder mainly impacts movement, causing tremors, stiffness, and difficulties with balance and coordination.
For centuries,...
Hope for Alzheimer’s: A peek at drug Donanemab’s potential
Alzheimer's disease is a scary condition that affects the mind.
It can make people forget things, from little stuff like where they put their keys...
Controlling blood sugar in older people could reduce dementia risk, study finds
A global team of scientists led by Monash University researchers recently conducted a study to understand the relationship between blood sugar control in older...
Superagers: A peek into the secrets of age-defying memory
A team from the Center for Biomedical Technology, at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain, has turned the spotlight on a fascinating group of people.
These...
Why your brain health matters
Health, defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), is "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of...