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Short-term use of this drug may increase memory loss

Steroids are widely used medications for treating inflammation caused by conditions such as asthma, allergies, arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease. While effective in managing these...

Why this blood pressure number holds the key to your dementia risk

Most of us are familiar with the blood pressure cuff that squeezes our arm at the doctor’s office, giving us two important numbers. These...

Research shows a big cause of Lewy body dementia

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a progressive brain disorder that affects thinking, movement, and behavior. It is the second most common type of dementia...

Can air pollution cause dementia?

Dementia is a disease that affects the brain, causing memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior. It usually happens to older adults, but younger...

These common medications are linked to memory loss

When taking medication for everyday health issues like allergies or high blood pressure, most people expect relief, not complications. However, a study from the...

This eye problem is linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it can damage vision without warning signs. It harms the optic nerve, a key part...

How to boost your memory function naturally

As we get older, many people worry about memory loss. Forgetting names, misplacing keys, or struggling to recall information can be frustrating, and in...

How blood pressure affects dementia risk as we age

A recent study by scientists at the University of Miami has shed light on how blood pressure impacts brain health, particularly as we grow...

Parkinson’s disease gene variant found in people of African descent

A recent study has made an important discovery about Parkinson’s disease in people of African ancestry. Researchers found a specific gene variant that increases the...

Memory problems are increasing sharply among older people

A recent study examined the medical records of over 1.3 million people in the UK, aged between 65 and 99 years old. Researchers focused on...