Cataract removal may reduce the dementia risk by 30%
In a new study, researchers found that undergoing cataract removal was linked to a lower risk of developing dementia among older adults.
The study reveals...
This drug may slow down vision loss in older people
In a new study from the Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel, researchers found that the drug pegcetacoplan may slow the onset of...
This new MRI method can find early damage in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease usually is diagnosed based on symptoms, such as when a person shows signs of memory loss and difficulty thinking.
Up until now, MRI...
His brother had a traumatic brain injury. Now, his mission is to research new...
For a couple weeks, it was too much to believe. A prolonged coma and zero recollection of how it happened.
Ryan Finneran was on the...
These three risk factors may have the biggest impact on dementia
In a new study from the University of Minnesota, researchers found nearly half of all dementia cases in the U.S. may be linked to...
Strong family ties linked to much less dementia risk
In a new study from the University of Adelaide, researchers found that people living in larger households are at reduced risk of dying from...
These two factors could help some people get away from dementia
A new study from the University of Waterloo found that people with mild cognitive impairment may not inevitably develop dementia.
In fact, having higher education...
Early menopause women more likely to have dementia later in life, shows study
In a new study, researchers found that women who enter menopause very early, before age 40, are more likely to develop dementia later in...
Scientists find alternative drug strategy against Alzheimer’s disease
Boosting levels of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine with atomoxetine, a repurposed ADHD medication, may be able to stall neurodegeneration in people with early signs of...
Can younger people’s mental health signal dementia risk?
In a new study from the University of Michigan, researchers found investing in good mental health care for young people—including evidence-based interventions for mental...