Opioid use in older people with dementia is linked to higher death risk
Elderly adults who start using opioid painkillers after a dementia diagnosis have a substantially higher risk of death—about 11-fold within the first two weeks,...
New test finds Lewy body dementia before symptoms appear
Lewy body disease is a serious brain illness that's second only to Alzheimer's disease in how common it is. It's a major cause of...
A ray of hope: new methods to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is a common brain disorder that affects memory and thinking skills.
It can be heartbreaking to see loved ones slowly forget their family...
Understanding big causes of dementia
Dementia can change a person's life. It can mess with their memory, thinking, emotions, and even behavior. It makes daily tasks a challenge.
Dementia isn't...
Heart attacks and memory loss: a link we can’t ignore
There's fresh news out there that will make you sit up and think. Having a heart attack could make your brain slow down in...
Spotting early signs of memory loss through the eye
Researchers at Duke Health have come up with a clever way to tell if someone might be starting to have memory problems.
They can do...
Your gut may hold the key to diagnosing and treating dementia with Lewy bodies
The Mysteries of Dementia with Lewy Bodies
Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is one of the most common types of dementia, but sadly, it still...
Loss of executive function with aging can make learning new skills hard
Technology is designed to make life easier and more efficient.
People can autopay their bills, order food and download movies right on their phones or...
Weak bone is a sign of dementia risk, study finds
When we grow old, our body changes. Sometimes, the bones become less strong. This is known as low bone density. Another change is dementia.
It...
Exercise could be key to slowing down Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease is a common illness that affects a lot of people.
Some brain doctors at the Catholic University in Rome think that heavy exercise...