Both ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterols are linked to higher dementia risk, study finds
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance in our blood that our bodies need to build cells and make certain hormones.
While often associated with heart health,...
Scientists close to an innovative treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
A study conducted by Professor Michael Glickman and Dr. Inbal Maniv from the Faculty of Biology at the Technion, Israel, unveils novel discoveries regarding...
Scientists find a new trigger of Parkinson’s disease
In a world where over 10 million people grapple with Parkinson's disease, a neurological disorder often marked by tremors, difficulties with movement, and eventually...
Heart disease linked to higher risk of dementia, faster cognitive decline
Beginning: Tracing the Parallel Paths of Heart and Brain Health
Embarking on a journey through the aging process involves navigating through various health challenges, where...
Loneliness in midlife can be a hidden trigger for dementia
Loneliness, a familiar yet complex emotion, doesn't just tug at heartstrings; recent research shows it may impact our brain health later in life.
With studies...
Treating hearing loss to improve brain health
More than 6 million people in the U.S. are living with dementia. The condition causes loss of thinking abilities, memory, and other cognitive skills.
Safe...
Early indicators of dementia: 5 behaviour changes to look for after age 50
Dementia is often thought of as a memory problem, like when an elderly person asks the same questions or misplaces things.
In reality, individuals with...
Many older people’s finances decline in years before dementia diagnosis
Recent research reveals a concerning correlation between older Americans and an unnoticed decline in financial health, linked closely with the undisclosed onset of dementia.
It...
Hormone change in older women may increase dementia risk
Menopause, a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycles, is a significant phase in women's lives and is often...
Sitting too much linked to dementia risk in older adults
Recent research has shone a spotlight on the possible link between spending too much time sitting and an increased risk of developing dementia in...