Poor oral health linked to poor brain health, study finds
Scientists found taking care of your teeth and gums may offer benefits beyond oral health such as improving brain health.
Intensively lowering blood pressure may clear toxins from the brain
In a study from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, scientists found intensively lowering blood pressure may lead to structural changes in...
This body number decreases 7 years before cognitive impairment
Body mass index (BMI) is a value derived from the mass and height of a person.
The BMI is defined as the body mass divided...
Talking therapy linked to lower risk of dementia, study finds
In a study from UCL Psychology & Language Sciences, scientists found using talking therapies to effectively treat depression in adults over the age of...
New links between social isolation and dementia risk
In a study from McGill University, scientists found social lifestyle determinants, including social isolation, are associated with neurodegeneration risk factors.
Alzheimer's disease and related dementias...
Ultra-processed foods – like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food – may contribute...
Scientists have known for years that unhealthy diets – particularly those that are high in fat and sugar – may cause detrimental changes to...
Common sleep drugs may increase dementia risk, study finds
In a study from the University of California San Francisco, scientists found that sleep medications increase the risk of dementia for people who are white.
But...
Three or more concussions linked to worse brain function in later life
Scientists found experiencing three or more concussions is linked with worsened brain function in later life.
New digital tool for brain health could help reduce dementia risk
Scientists found a free new digital tool Think Brain Health Check-in can help people keep their brains healthy and reduce their dementia risk.
Lifelong marriage reduces risk of dementia, study finds
Scientists found that if you are married continuously for many years in midlife, you have a lower risk of developing dementia in old age.