New method to predict when your dementia symptoms will appear
Scientists from Washington University in St. Louis have developed an approach to estimating when a person who is likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, but...
Early detection could get ahead of dementia damage
Scientists from the University of Arizona might have found an early detection method for some forms of dementia.
They found that patients with a rare...
Memory, forgetfulness, and aging: What’s normal and what’s not?
Many older adults worry about their memory and other thinking abilities.
For example, they might be concerned about taking longer than before to learn new...
How to stop dementia from nose
In a recent study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, researchers found a method to stop dementia from the nose.
The study is from Osaka City University...
Scientists find the key to predicting life expectancy in Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from UT Southwestern found that cognitive decline is the biggest factor in determining how long patients with Alzheimer's disease will live after being...
This anti-smoking drug may treat Parkinson’s in women
Scientists from Texas A&M University found that a smoking cessation drug may potentially treat women with Parkinson’s disease or even stop the disease’s progression...
‘Good cholesterol’ may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Medical guidelines meant to reduce the risk for heart disease focus on levels of cholesterol in the blood.
This includes low-density lipoproteins (LDL), labeled "bad...
Can controlling high blood pressure prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
Controlling high blood pressure is known to reduce a person's risk for heart disease and stroke.
Experts concluded that managing blood pressure when it's high,...
These personality traits linked to cognitive decline late in life
Scientists from the University of Victoria found people who are organized, with high levels of self-discipline, may be less likely to develop mild cognitive...
For men, height comes with a lower dementia risk
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen found being taller in young adulthood is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia in men, even...