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.
Healthy lifestyle may slower memory decline in older people
Scientists found a healthy lifestyle, in particular a healthy diet, is associated with slower memory decline in older people.
Early heart disease and stroke linked to worse brain health in middle age
In a study from the University of California, San Francisco, scientists found people with early heart disease and stroke may be more likely to...
New sensor for early Alzheimer’s disease detection
Scientists are developing a new biosensor that can be used to screen for Alzheimer's disease and other diseases.
Scientists find new hidden cause of dementia
In a study from Cedars-Sinai, scientists found that some patients diagnosed with behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) may instead have a cerebrospinal fluid leak, which...
New smartphone app can strongly improve memory, study finds
Scientists found that a new smartphone application called HippoCamera helps significantly improve memory recall.
Intensive blood pressure control may protect cognitive function in more people
Scientists have found that lowering blood pressure appeared to reduce the risk for cognitive decline in people 50 and older with high blood pressure.
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Taking multivitamin every day may prevent cognitive decline
Cognitive decline can range from mild cognitive impairment to dementia, a form of decline in abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease...
Exercising with others may benefit older brains more
Scientists found cognitive benefits of regular exercise among older people. They also found even greater benefits when exercise is done with others.
‘Smart patch’ could help detect Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have developed a new "smart patch" that can detect biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases (such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's).