High blood pressure may lower dementia risk for some old adults
In a study supported by the National Institutes of Health, researchers found that high and low blood pressure levels among different older age groups...
Brain lesions can be early predictors of dementia
A new study from Western University found how specific lesions in the brain could be used as early predictors of cognitive decline and identify...
This drug linked to higher risk for post-COVID dementia in older people
A new study from Northwell Health found pre-COVID-19 psychotropic medication use is associated with a higher risk for incident dementia following hospitalization for COVID-19...
These common drugs used in midlife linked to cognitive decline in women
A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard found a link between the use of antibiotics by middle-aged women and cognitive decline later...
4 tips for people living with Lewy Body Dementia
Coping with a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia (LBD) and all that follows can be challenging.
Getting support from family, friends, and professionals is critical...
This FDA-approved drug may slow down Alzheimer’s disease
A new study from Indiana University found that niacin limits Alzheimer's disease progression.
This finding identifies a potential novel therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease, which...
Longer naps in the day may be an early sign of dementia in older...
Doctors often recommend “power naps” as a way to compensate for a poor night’s sleep and help keep alert until bedtime. But for older...
Cholesterol-lowering statins may lower risk of Parkinson’s disease
A new study found that older people taking statin drugs have a lower chance of developing parkinsonism later compared to people who were not...
Scientists find a new link between heart health and dementia
A new study from the University of Minnesota found a link between heart health and dementia.
Using echocardiography—visual ultrasound of the heart—the team was able...
How to cope if your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia
When a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia, the effect on your entire family can be overwhelming.
The diagnosis can trigger...